Ashley Maas, Reno Doula, Childbirth Educator & Placenta Encapsulation

Ashley Maas, Reno Doula, Childbirth Educator & Placenta Encapsulation Voted "Best Doula" in 2016 by Reno News & Review and offering The Bradley Method of Natural Childbir Kennel

My goal is to empower and help you create your own intimate and unique birth experience. I am dedicated to making the birthing experience the best it can be for every mother and/or couple.

“If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it. “ -- John H.

Almost 13 years ago, I had the honor of helping welcome doula baby  #10 into the world. I’ll never forget his dad tellin...
07/26/2025

Almost 13 years ago, I had the honor of helping welcome doula baby #10 into the world. I’ll never forget his dad telling me, “When C turns 13, you’re going to be invited to his Bar Mitzvah.”

And today, that’s exactly where I ended up — celebrating his incredible milestone. ✨

To make the day even more special, I got to see six other doula babies I’ve supported over the years and we captured the sweetest photo together.

What a full-circle, heart-filling kind of day. 💕

This beautiful group of parents-to-be (including one amazing virtual couple joining us all the way from LA!) graduated f...
06/26/2025

This beautiful group of parents-to-be (including one amazing virtual couple joining us all the way from LA!) graduated from birth class last night. They’re more than ready to rock their labor, birth, and postpartum journeys—and I couldn’t be more proud. ✨

They are more than ready to rock their labor, birth, and postpartum journeys.⁣⁣ 💪

Thank you all for sharing your journey with .⁣⁣ May you step into birth feeling confident, strong, loved, and empowered. ❤️⁣⁣

The more you prepare for birth, the more empowered you’ll feel. The more empowered you feel, the smoother and more supported your labor will be.⁣

Expecting a baby this fall? 🍂 My next class series kicks off August 12th. Link to register is in my bio!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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🎉 In honor of my 4*th birthday AND the 600th birth I’ve attended—which just so happened to fall on Mother’s Day—I’m feel...
05/19/2025

🎉 In honor of my 4*th birthday AND the 600th birth I’ve attended—which just so happened to fall on Mother’s Day—I’m feeling all the love and gratitude! 💕

If I’ve had the honor of supporting you and your little one(s) on your journey, would you do me a special favor?
Tag me in a photo with your sweet babe(s) and send a little birthday love my way! 💫

Let’s celebrate this incredible milestone together—because every birth has shaped my heart, and every family is a part of this story. 💖 THANK YOU!!

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💛 BIRTH CLASS SCHEDULE 💛Are you expecting a baby this year? You will always remember the day you gave birth. Come get ed...
04/22/2025

💛 BIRTH CLASS SCHEDULE 💛

Are you expecting a baby this year? You will always remember the day you gave birth. Come get educated, inspired and prepared for your birth in a supportive, comfortable environment. Bond with your partner, empower yourself, and leave ready for your birth. ✨

I recommend that you register by 20 weeks to reserve your spot and start the classes around 28-30 weeks for the most maximum benefit. 🤰🏻

For full class description see comments. 📚

💻 www.renodoula.com
📞 612-819-2852



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This was such a fun class! I love helping new families feel empowered and prepared for birth! Knowing your options is po...
04/10/2025

This was such a fun class! I love helping new families feel empowered and prepared for birth! Knowing your options is powerful and leads to better birth outcomes & less trauma & drama!! If you’re expecting a baby this summer have you signed up for a birth class? My next series starts on April 29th. Link to register is in my bio.
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🌟The ONLY Childbirth Class You Need! 🌟Are you expecting a baby this summer? Skip the hospital classes—this 7-week course...
03/21/2025

🌟The ONLY Childbirth Class You Need! 🌟

Are you expecting a baby this summer? Skip the hospital classes—this 7-week course covers EVERYTHING you need to know for a confident and informed birth experience!

💡 What You’ll Learn:
✔️ Nutrition & Pregnancy Wellness
✔️ Stages of Labor & Timing Contractions
✔️ Partner Advocacy & Birth Plans
✔️ Medications, Interventions & Cesarean Birth
✔️ Pushing Positions & Pain Management
✔️ Postpartum & Newborn Care
✔️ 3-Hour Breastfeeding Class with an IBCLC
✔️ And SO much more!

🎉 Reno’s Most Popular & Comprehensive Birth Class Starts April 29th!

📲 Register now! Link in bio. Don’t wait—be prepared, be empowered, and step into parenthood with confidence! 💕⁣⁣
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I said farewell to this lovely class last night. May you all feel a sense of confidence, strength, love, and empowerment...
02/20/2025

I said farewell to this lovely class last night. May you all feel a sense of confidence, strength, love, and empowerment during your birthing experience. Thank you all for sharing your journey with .
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If you’re pregnant and considering my class series here’s what you can expect to learn:⁣
✔️ Nutrition ⁣⁣⁣
✔️ Stages of Labor ⁣⁣⁣
✔️ Timing Contractions ⁣⁣⁣
✔️ Breathing/Relaxation Techniques ⁣
✔️ Partner Advocacy ⁣
✔️ Common medications and interventions ⁣⁣⁣
✔️ Cesarean Birth ⁣⁣⁣
✔️ Birth Plans ⁣⁣⁣
✔️ Pushing Positions ⁣⁣⁣
✔️ Postpartum Care ⁣⁣⁣
✔️ Newborn Care/Newborn Procedures ⁣⁣⁣
✔️ 3 hour Breastfeeding Class taught by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) ⁣⁣⁣
✔️ And SOOO much more!! ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Last birth of the year ended with a splash (literally) on 12/24/24 @ 0434.
12/27/2024

Last birth of the year ended with a splash (literally) on 12/24/24 @ 0434.

Postpartum visit with sweet Scarlett. She was the first December baby and 44th birth of the year!! One more baby left fo...
12/21/2024

Postpartum visit with sweet Scarlett. She was the first December baby and 44th birth of the year!! One more baby left for 2024….Let’s go!!!! ⁣⁣

Presenting the final class series of 2024! These 11 amazing couples are ready to rock their labor, delivery, and postpar...
12/05/2024

Presenting the final class series of 2024! These 11 amazing couples are ready to rock their labor, delivery, and postpartum experiences. My wish is that these soon-to-be parents feel a sense of confidence, resilience, affection, and empowerment throughout their birthing process. ❤️

Thank you all for sharing your journey with . ⚡️✨💫 ⁣⁣⁣
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My next class series starts on January 7th. ⁣⁣ Link to register in bio.⁣⁣
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Here’s what you can expect to learn over the course of 7 weeks:⁣⁣⁣⁣
✔️ Nutrition ⁣⁣⁣⁣
✔️ Stages of Labor ⁣⁣⁣⁣
✔️ Timing Contractions ⁣⁣⁣⁣
✔️ Common pain relief options and interventions ⁣⁣⁣⁣
✔️ Cesarean Birth ⁣⁣⁣⁣
✔️ Birth Plans ⁣⁣⁣⁣
✔️ Pushing Positions ⁣⁣⁣⁣
✔️ Partners stepping into the role of a supportive coach for Mom
✔️ 3 hour Breastfeeding Class taught by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) ⁣⁣⁣⁣
✔️ Postpartum Care ⁣⁣⁣⁣
✔️ Newborn Care/Newborn Procedures ⁣⁣⁣⁣
✔️ And SO much more!! ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Be still my doula heart….♥️ This sweet family came into my life 4 years ago and I’ve had the absolute joy of helping all...
11/18/2024

Be still my doula heart….♥️
This sweet family came into my life 4 years ago and I’ve had the absolute joy of helping all THREE of their beautiful babies come into the world. 💕💙💕

And, to their warrior mama that’s rocked three natural births you are an inspiration. Congratulations M family & Happy 2nd Birthday to that handsome boy on the left. Your doula loves you! 😘
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Hiiiiii, I wanted to take a moment and congratulate all 5 families that welcomed babies in the last 7 days. Yep, you rea...
11/12/2024

Hiiiiii,
I wanted to take a moment and congratulate all 5 families that welcomed babies in the last 7 days. Yep, you read that right….FIVE babies in 7 days!!! Somehow, someway it all worked out and I am SO grateful all of these babies took turns especially since I didn’t expect my October mama’s to go 9-11 days “overdue.” 😮 Cute baby pics/birth stories to come in the following days.

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Reno, NV
89501

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