Ashley Meissner

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Birth Doula
Portland, Oregon
5 years of experience
5.0
About me

I love to help the people around me to feel safe and supported. My passion is supporting families during the arrival of their baby, no matter the route, with the birthing person and their support team’s intentions at the forefront. I support my families through encouragement, position changes, calming touch, breathing techniques, advocating and forming a bond with the birthing person and their family to help develop a comforting environment to birth in. Birth is an experience that can foster growth, strength and passion and I feel my purpose is to help every expectant parent I interact with to have a positive and empowering transition into parenthood. Labor is transformational!

Education

Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences (2010)

Certification and training

Birth Doula Training, DONA (2021)

Traditional Healthcare Worker - Birth Doula, OHA (2024)

Childbirth Educator Training, ICEA (2024)

Memberships and affiliations

Oregon Health Authority

Credentials
BS
Specialties
Advanced Maternal Age Anxiety Anxiety and Depression Birth Doula Birth Trauma Childbirth Education Evidence-Based Care Labor Doula Multiples Natural Childbirth Sibling Preparation Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Water birth
Languages

English, American Sign Language

Accepted insurances
Columbia Pacific CCO Health Share of Oregon Carrot CareOregon
Service introduction

My Birth Doula services include the following: Unlimited phone/text/email support 2+ prenatal meetings Birth plan guidance 24/7 on call period for 2 weeks before estimated due date until your baby is born Unlimited support during labor and birth 1+ postpartum visit

Packages
Birth Doula Service
Unlimited phone/text/email support From time of hire to 6 weeks after the birth I am available to support you 2 prenatal meetings One of these meetings will be in your home and one virtual Birth plan guidance During our first prenatal meeting we go over putting together a birth plan and working with your provider to make sure we’re all on the same page 24/7 on call period for 2 weeks before estimated due date until baby arrives Labor can happen anytime and I’ll be ready to join and support you Unlimited support during labor and birth I like to support you via phone as soon as labor begins and when you’re ready for me to join you I can come to your home and/or birthing location 1 postpartum visit This visit can be timed whenever would be most supportive for you in the first six weeks postpartum
$2,000.00
USD Flat rate
Birth to Baby Childbirth Course
We are so excited to offer this comprehensive birthing class! Located at Byenveni Baby in Tigard, taught by two local experienced doulas, our class will cover not only the basics of childbirth, but everything from coping techniques and practice for lactation, newborn care, and much more. We can't wait to meet you and help you learn about bringing your baby into the world! *Discount for clients and couples with OHP*
$400.00
USD Flat rate
Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
53
5.0

We had a wonderful experience working with Ashley as our birth doula for the birth of my first baby girl. My husband and I were grateful for the support we received during labor (pushing phase especially) and all the resources Ashley connected us with during my pregnancy and afterwards that helped us better adjust in the initial postpardum time frame. I highly recommend connecting with Ashley if you are looking for an experienced birth doula!

- Alexa Roy

5.0

We had a wonderful experience working with Ashley as our birth doula for the birth of my first baby girl. My husband and I were grateful for the support we received during labor (pushing phase especially) and all the resources Ashley connected us with during my pregnancy and afterwards that helped us better adjust in the initial postpardum time frame. I highly recommend connecting with Ashley if you are looking for an experienced birth doula!

- Alexa Roy

5.0

We are endlessly grateful to have had Ashley as our birth doula. From the very beginning, she brought such a calming, grounded, and compassionate presence to our journey. Throughout pregnancy, labor, and delivery, Ashley supported us with thoughtfulness, reassurance and deep care always making space for our questions, emotions and decisions. Ashley honored our wishes, advocated gently when needed and created a sense of calm during one of the most transformative moments of our lives. Reflecting of my experience, I can't imagine not having Ashley/a doula in my birth journey as a first time parent. Labor and delivery never goes according to plan and Ashley more than prepared me for that.

- Lucia Walker

5.0

Ashley is and forever will be a big part of our birth story in the most positive way. Ashley's knowledge, wisdom, attitude, kindness, easy-to-get-comfortable-with personality is invaluable in a doula. She was very available to me as I felt nervous, scared or tense about being induced and how that looked leading up to the birth. She showed up to the labor like a rockstar with all the helpful tips and tricks that got me comfortable, feeling safe and able to rest in between contractions. With her guidance, I was able to meet my goals of have an induced labor without an epidural. Ashley's support was everything I needed throughout the final stages of this pregnancy. If you have the privilege of working with Ashley, you should not walk but run towards that opportunity; she is worth exponentially more than what she charges her clients.

- Angela Henry

5.0

Ashley is and forever will be a big part of our birth story in the most positive way. Ashley's knowledge, wisdom, attitude, kindness, easy-to-get-comfortable-with personality is invaluable in a doula. She was very available to me as I felt nervous, scared or tense about being induced and how that looked leading up to the birth. She showed up to the labor like a rockstar with all the helpful tips and tricks that got me comfortable, feeling safe and able to rest in between contractions. With her guidance, I was able to meet my goals of have an induced labor without an epidural. Ashley's support was everything I needed throughout the final stages of this pregnancy. If you have the privilege of working with Ashley, you should not walk but run towards that opportunity; she is worth exponentially more than what she charges her clients.

- Angela Henry

5.0

I'm so grateful that Ashley could be a part of our birth and pregnancy. She made the entire experience so much better in more ways than I could describe. I felt confident going into my induction because I knew I could count on Ashley's support, and trust her judgement in situations I might otherwise have been unsure about. Throughout my pregnancy, both my partner and I would say all the time how glad we were that we had Ashley. She even had to balance my induction with supporting another client who gave birth less than 12 hours before me, and she was amazing through all of it. Ashley helped me and my partner feel confident, informed, and calm during the whole process. And she's been so helpful afterwards as well, answering questions about our baby and our plans for the future. If we have another child in the future, I would absolutely want Ashley to be our doula again.

- Skyler

5.0

I'm so grateful that Ashley could be a part of our birth and pregnancy. She made the entire experience so much better in more ways than I could describe. I felt confident going into my induction because I knew I could count on Ashley's support, and trust her judgement in situations I might otherwise have been unsure about. Throughout my pregnancy, both my partner and I would say all the time how glad we were that we had Ashley. She even had to balance my induction with supporting another client who gave birth less than 12 hours before me, and she was amazing through all of it. Ashley helped me and my partner feel confident, informed, and calm during the whole process. And she's been so helpful afterwards as well, answering questions about our baby and our plans for the future. If we have another child in the future, I would absolutely want Ashley to be our doula again.

- Skyler Witherspoon

5.0

There is something so magical that happened when I hired Ashley. From the beginning we navigated a beautiful birth experience that wouldn't have happened if I had not met her. Ashley is confident, kind and knowledgeable. She will support you and guide you in the best way imaginable for both your pregnancy and birth. I think she has a keen intuition and is able to see what you are capable of before you even know it yourself. Her presence during labor is warm, friendly and assuring. Like having a best friend that you 100% trust by yourside. I highly recommend you talk with her if you have any interest in hiring a doula for your birth.

- Kristina

5.0

Ashley was recommended to us by a friend and I am forever grateful! She was both direct and empathetic throughout my entire pregnancy and labor. I had a goal of no pain medications and as natural of a labor as possible. Ashley provided resources for both me and my husband and was a wealth of information. When there was a possibility of me needing a c-section Ashley lent both a listening ear and literally a shoulder to cry on. My husband and I went into our induction feeling educated and confident that we could advocate for our goals. I was able to avoid all pain medications and welcome our baby girl into the world after over 30 hours of labor. I believe Ashley was a HUGE part of that, she maintained a calm energy and helped me breath through my contractions and helped keep my labor moving. She also checked in regularly postpartum and made sure we recovered alright. I'm also incredibly grateful for the education and assistance she provided my husband through the whole process, they were both my team throughout labor and I cannot recommend Ashley's services more!

- Ashley Meade

5.0

Ashley was recommended to us by a friend and I am forever grateful! She was both direct and empathetic throughout my entire pregnancy and labor. I had a goal of no pain medications and as natural of a labor as possible. Ashley provided resources for both me and my husband and was a wealth of information. When there was a possibility of me needing a c-section Ashley lent both a listening ear and literally a shoulder to cry on. My husband and I went into our induction feeling educated and confident that we could advocate for our goals. I was able to avoid all pain medications and welcome our baby girl into the world after over 30 hours of labor. I believe Ashley was a HUGE part of that, she maintained a calm energy and helped me breath through my contractions and helped keep my labor moving. She also checked in regularly postpartum and made sure we recovered alright. I'm also incredibly grateful for the education and assistance she provided my husband through the whole process, they were both my team throughout labor and I cannot recommend Ashley's services more!

- Ashley

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