My approach
Pillars of postpartum care
I've created a five-pillar approach to postpartum work rooted in traditional wisdom, inspired by The First Forty Days by Heng Ou — expanded to honor the diverse needs of modern families. These pillars hold everything I bring to the sacred transition after birth.
01
Nourishment
Warming foods, replenishment, being fed
02
Rest & recovery
Honoring the body's need to heal
03
Support
Practical, emotional, informational
04
Connection
To self, baby, partner, community
05
Warmth
Physical and relational warmth as medicine
Rates & availability
$75
/ hour
4-hour minimum per visit · Monday – Friday
Superbills provided · Carrot & employer benefits accepted
Superbills provided · Carrot & employer benefits accepted
Certified — Natural Resources
Adult & Pediatric First Aid / CPR / AED Certified
What I offer
Services included in postpartum care
Prenatal in-home visit
A 90-minute session before baby arrives to meet your space, discuss your wishes, and build your care plan together.
Emotional support
Processing birth, navigating identity shifts, and holding space for whatever arises.
Newborn care
Feeding support, sleep strategies, soothing techniques, and safe sleep guidance.
Lactation support
Latch troubleshooting, pumping guidance, milk supply support, and connection to IBCLCs when needed.
Birth & recovery care
Physical recovery support for all birth types — vaginal, cesarean, and everything in between.
Partner intimacy & connection
As a trained intimacy coach, I support couples navigating the relational shift of new parenthood with care and skill.
Nourishment
Meal prep, lactation-supportive foods, and kitchen help so you can focus on rest.
Partner support
Education and emotional grounding for your partner as they navigate this transition alongside you.
Family & sibling support
Thoughtful support for older children adjusting to a new baby, and guidance for the whole family system.
Light household help
Laundry, dishes, older sibling care — practical support so home feels manageable.
Home organization
Setting up nurseries, organizing baby gear, and creating a calm, functional space ready for your new arrival.
Local resources
Personalized referrals to trusted SF Bay Area providers — lactation consultants, therapists, pediatricians, and more.
Every postpartum package includes a complimentary 90-minute prenatal in-home visit — no add-on needed.
Add-on nourishment services
$85 / hour + groceries
Meal prep party
Gather your friends or family for a fun, hands-on cooking session where we prep nourishing meals together to fill your freezer and support your postpartum recovery.
Homemade tea blends
Custom herbal blends crafted to support your body where it needs it most.
Lactation
Supports milk production and flow
Hormones
Gentle balance for the postpartum shift
Energy
Nourishing lift without overstimulation
Circulation
Warming herbs to support blood flow and recovery
Homemade bone broth
Slow-simmered, mineral-rich bone broth to deeply nourish your body after birth. One of the most time-honored foods for postpartum healing — collagen, gut support, and warmth in every cup.
How it works
What to expect
1
Free discovery call
We spend 30 minutes getting to know each other — your birth story, your hopes, and how I can best support you.
2
Prenatal in-home visit (included)
A 90-minute session before baby arrives. We walk through your home, talk through your preferences, and build your postpartum care plan together.
3
Postpartum visits begin
In-home visits of 4 hours minimum, Monday through Friday. I'm fully present for whatever you need most that day.
4
Ongoing check-ins
Between visits I'm available by text. We adjust as your needs evolve through the fourth trimester.
Testimonials
What families are saying
★★★★★
"Ashley brought a calm and grounded presence into our home at the most tender time of our lives. I don't know how we would have made it through those early weeks without her."
CK
Carly & Szymon
First-time parents, SF
★★★★★
"I felt so seen and supported. Ashley's knowledge of postpartum recovery, feeding, and the emotional rollercoaster was invaluable. She was a true anchor for our family."
KP
Kopal & family
Second-time parent, East Bay
Postpartum essentials
Shop Ashley's picks
Products I recommend to every family — shop online or find them locally. Affiliate links help support nurture.guide at no extra cost to you.
Earth Mama nipple butter
Organic, lanolin-free, gentle enough to leave on while nursing.
Community resources
Local & national support
La Leche League SF
Free breastfeeding support groups, led by trained leaders
Postpartum Support International
Helpline, therapist directory, and groups for PPD & anxiety
UCSF Lactation Clinic
Board-certified IBCLCs accepting most insurance
Kelly Mom
Evidence-based breastfeeding and parenting information
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
1-833-943-5746 — 24/7 in English and Spanish
