Compassionate Hands-On Doula Support for a Confident Birth Experience

Experience personalized, continuous support throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum—designed to empower you and your partner with knowledge, comfort, and confidence for a fulfilling birth experience.

Here to help you feel confident, supported, and prepared!

Every family deserves to feel empowered and supported throughout their birth journey. I’m here to provide personalized, hands-on care that helps you feel confident, calm, and prepared—no matter what your birth looks like.

You deserve a birth experience where you feel informed, prepared, and fully supported.

Fill out the form, and I’ll reach out to schedule your free consultation to ensure we’re the right fit.

Samantha supporting a couple through labor at willow birth center in Minneapolis Minnesota

Photo courtesy of J.Craft Images

How I Support You Every Step of the Way

Enhance your birthing experience with compassionate, in-person doula support designed to reduce stress, increase satisfaction, and empower both you and your partner to navigate birth with confidence and peace of mind.

➡️ DURING PREGNANCY

I’ll help you build the confidence and tools to make informed decisions, creating a foundation for a smoother and more relaxed birth.

  • Two 90-minute in-person prenatal visits to build a genuine relationship, discuss birth preferences, and practice comfort techniques.

  • Customizable planning worksheets to cover basic birth and postpartum education, comfort techniques, and local resources.

  • Ongoing communication via text, email, and phone calls.

  • 24/7 on-call availability starting from the day you hire me.

➡️ DURING BIRTH

When labor begins, you’ll have the reassurance of continuous, personalized support that keeps you calm, focused, and in control. I’ll be there with you every step of the way.

  • Hands-on support for both you and your partner, offering comfort techniques, position guidance, and continuous encouragement to help you both feel confident and supported throughout labor.

  • A trusted, calming presence to help you navigate the journey and make confident, informed decisions.

  • Immediate postpartum support (up to 2 hours), ensuring feeding, bonding, and comfort as you transition into the early moments with your baby.

  • Continuous in-person labor support, including hands-on comfort measures, positions, and encouragement for you and your partner.

➡️ DURING POSTPARTUM

After your baby is born, I’ll make sure you’re supported in your transition to parenthood, with expert breastfeeding help, emotional support, and peace of mind.

  • Follow-up communication within 24 hours of your birth.

  • Optional 2-hour postpartum visit for breastfeeding support, emotional debrief, or additional assistance.

🎉 BONUS ADD-ONS

Investment: $1895

Want to learn more about how I can support you?

Complete the form, and we’ll set up a consultation to discuss your needs and my availability.

Doula Samantha supporting a birth couple at a MN hospital

Photo courtesy of Savannah Flagstad Photography

Photo courtesy of J.Craft Images

With over 150 births attended and 8+ years of experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge, a calm presence, and a deep understanding of what it takes to make your birth experience empowering and memorable.

Here's why families love working with me:

  • Expertise in Holistic Birth Practices & Evidence-Based Care
    Families appreciate the well-rounded, holistic approach I bring to every birth. My focus on evidence-based care helps families make informed decisions that align with their unique needs and values.

  • Empowering Families to Make Informed Decisions
    I’m passionate about helping families feel confident and knowledgeable in their choices. Whether you’re navigating birth preferences, handling the unexpected, or addressing postpartum questions, I’m here to support you in making the decisions that best suit your family.

  • Experienced in Both Hospital & Home Birth Settings
    From hospital to home births, I am well-versed in a variety of birth settings, providing families with the flexibility and assurance they need no matter where their birth takes place.

  • Samantha is the most amazing person to work with! I could not have done it with our her! I will forever be grateful for the experience she helped me achieve!!

    - Sarah

  • Samatha was incredible to work with! We are so thankful to have met before delivery, use the worksheets to prepare and discuss our wishes, and most instantly have Samantha’s support with our little ones delivery! With her experience, we were able to maintain our wishes and goals for delivery! So thankful and beyond grateful!!!

    - Krissy

  • Samantha is wonderful! She was truly amazing from pregnancy to postpartum. She was so helpful leading up to my birth and providing me and my husband with so much education and resources. Throughout my labor and delivery Samantha was so helpful and comforting, she also helped my husband know how to better help me which was amazing. I cannot wait to have Samantha at my future births!

    - Amanda

  • We had an amazing experience with Doula Mae Birth Services and absolutely recommend Samantha! Her wealth of information and abundant resources helped ground us and ease our anxiety leading up to the birth of our first baby. In the delivery room Samantha had a toolbox of techniques to offer- labor positions, acupressure, breath coaching- she knew how to calm me when I needed it. She was very personable, professional and reliable and we found her support very comforting. Throughout this process we found it essential to have a trusted and experienced doula by our side and Samantha brought it!

    - Thalia

Are you ready to take the next step?

Founder/CEO and Doula Samantha Ashley of Minnesota 
I can’t wait to chat with you soon!!
🖤 Samantha