"Holding space for new beginnings"
At Nurture the Roots, I blend 15+ years of postpartum and newborn care expertise with an approach inspired by both ancient wisdom and modern understanding. I believe that when we tend carefully to our beginnings, we create the foundation for a lifetime of wellbeing.
Begin Your JourneyComprehensive Postpartum Support
The postpartum chapter unfolds differently for every family. Whether seeking restful nights, confident newborn care, or expert guidance through those early weeks, my holistic approach meets you exactly where you are, creating space for connection, recovery, and joyful family beginnings.
Those early weeks after birth can feel both magical and overwhelming. I create a nurturing sanctuary in your home with hands-on recovery support, emotional companionship, and practical help that keeps your household running smoothly.
Wondering what your baby is trying to tell you? Babies speak their own language of cues and behaviors. Drawing from specialized training in newborn development, I help you understand your little one's unique communication style and needs.
Facing a specific challenge in your parenting journey? Sometimes you need focused guidance for immediate concerns. These personalized sessions address your most pressing questions with compassionate, evidence-based support tailored to your unique situation.
Restful nights for growing families. I provide attentive newborn care while you replenish your energy - feeding support, gentle soothing, and diaper changes all handled with loving care while you sleep.
Evidence-based guidance for your feeding journey, whether breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, or pumping. I help you establish confidence in nourishing your little one with patience and understanding.
Gentle guidance for nurturing strong connections from the beginning, with special sensitivity to diverse family structures and opportunities to build the supportive network that modern parents often find missing.
Some paths choose us rather than the other way around. At just 19 years old, I discovered what a doula was, and something awakened within me – a recognition so profound it felt like remembering rather than learning. This wasn't a career I found through careful planning; it was a calling that resonated in the deepest parts of who I am.
Now, after 15+ years supporting families through life's most transformative transitions, I understand that this journey was always waiting for me.
The postpartum period deserves as much attention and care as birth itself
Every family has its own unique rhythm and wisdom
Babies communicate clearly when we learn to listen
The wisdom of traditional practices has profound value alongside modern understanding
When we support parents, we strengthen entire communities
When you invite me into your home and heart during this transformative time, I bring not only my years of professional experience but also the compassion born from my own story.
I understand the vulnerability of new beginnings and the courage it takes to ask for support.
I promise to meet you exactly where you are—without judgment, with deep respect for your unique path, and with unwavering faith in your family's ability to thrive.
Holding space for your new beginning.
Ashlee McKenzie
Let's create a nurturing foundation for your growing family
am.nurturetr@proton.me
408-307-8295
San Francisco Bay Area
Overnight & daytime support