ProDoula
CURRENT STATUS: Pre-CD Infant Feeding Specialist
BUSINESS NAME/AFFILIATION: Shaw Nutrition PLLC
SERVICES PROVIDED: Infant Feeding Specialist Services
About
AREAS SERVED: Westchester and Rockland County NY
CONTACT INFO:
Phone: (845) 642-7494
Email: ashley.shaw.rd@gmail.com
Website: greatexpectationspregnancyandlactation.com
Meet Your ProDoula
Background/Experience that you think is beneficial to Doula work: I am a Registered Dietitian and have always had a passion for prenatal and postpartum nutrition. I worked at WIC during my dietetic internship and mainly worked with the breastfeeding coordinator. In 2013 I took a DONA Doula workshop and really fell in love with the Doula world but have never been able to fit it into my Dietitian career. The IFS training is a perfect way for me to transition into birth work.
What led you to become a Doula?: My favorite classes as an undergrad and masters student were always those pertaining to women whom were pregnant and breastfeeding, and children under the age of 5. During my time at WIC, I found the pregnant women to be one of the most receptive and motivated groups I had ever counseled, and I knew I wanted to work with this population long-term. My master's thesis focused on feeding habits of young children (2-5 years old) and I truly enjoyed my field work every day.
What are some positive comments made about you by other people?:
That I am warm and compassionate, but also very independent. Many people are often surprised by how much knowledge I have, usually because they assume I am about 5 years younger than I really am. I am also told that I my smile is very uplifting and that I smile a lot.