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Ashe Birthing Services
Ashe Birthing Services is a small group of birth and postpartum doulas (based in the Bronx) that create a balance between evidence-based research and ancestral practices. We are an extension of our village, and we extend that as well to our clients.… Ashe Birthing Services is a small group of birth and postpartum doulas (based in the Bronx) that create a balance between evidence-based research and ancestral practices. We are an extension of our village, and we extend that as well to our clients. Our respective experiences as doulas and mothers exposed us to the reality that doulas offer a level of care that is vital, yet under-utilized, within U.S. maternal care. For us, doulas are magic makers. Our presence can drastically enhance the birthing person's experiences. A doula's role during birth is to make sure that the person knows that the sensations they are experiencing, which can often be intense and sometimes frightening, are all natural parts of the process of birthing new life on earth.
Emilie Rodriguez
Our Story
My personal background is in veterinary medicine and medical anthropology, specializing in birth in the United States. I always knew I wanted to work with women and children, but did not know in what capacity. It wasn't until I experienced labor and… My personal background is in veterinary medicine and medical anthropology, specializing in birth in the United States. I always knew I wanted to work with women and children, but did not know in what capacity. It wasn't until I experienced labor and childbirth myself when giving birth to my son at home that I realized how transformative and empowering it could be. That is why I founded Ashe - to help other birthing people feel autonomous and empowered in their decisions. Over the years, we have added several amazing BIPOC doulas to the team and we are passionate about serving our community.