Ashley is a wife and mother to six children. Her passion for lactation began following the birth of her second child after she experienced many of the common breastfeeding challenges. She has given birth both in and out of the hospital, giving her a unique perspective on the challenges that women face postpartum. Her journey to becoming an IBCLC started in 2006. She has private, birth center, and hospital based experience. Ashley also works as a midwife assistant and is a current midwifery student.