The pregnancy loss support, advocacy, and education you deserve
It is my honor to hold space for people and their grief as they embark on their own unique, journey.
Meet your Tides of life doula and perinatal bereavement specialist
Ashley Inclima
Hello and welcome!
I created Tides of Life Doula & Perinatal Bereavement Services LLC as the answer to a calling within my soul. Through my difficult journey to parenthood, I found the most support in community with others who also lost children. There are many complexities and every person's experience is unique, but I learned the common necessity is compassionate support.
Grief is a journey that truly never ends. It ebbs and flows, constantly changing over time, but never leaving you completely. We hold great love and deep sorrow simultaneously, always uncertain when one emotion may swell and overtake the others. It has been my honor to walk alongside others experiencing pregnancy loss, and I do not take for granted how special it is to witness such raw vulnerability and love. I believe my son Adrian gifted me with the capacity to hold space for others on their unique journeys, and his love flows through me outward in this work.
Beyond my professional endeavors, I find the greatest joy in raising my daughters and witnessing their growth and development. I enjoy traveling and experiencing new places, playing volleyball, kayaking, dancing, reading, and any time spent with my family and loved ones!
Professional Experience
My expertise in perinatal bereavement and grief has been developed through 15 years of personal, professional, and community experience and training.
- Certified Grief Educator
- 6.5 years as a Medical Assistant in OBGYN offices
- 2.5 years as an OB Technician at Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital
- 2 years as a Perinatal Loss Coordinator at Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital
- Birth doula training through DONA-working towards certification
- Resolve Through Sharing Perinatal Death Training (2022)
- Resolve Through Sharing Certified Bereavement Coordinator (2023)
- Secretary and Volunteer Coordinator on the board of Angel Kisses Non-Profit Organization since 2013
- Presenter on perinatal loss at the Perinatal CNS Network's 2024 Annual Perinatal Nursing Conference
I have a unique, well-rounded understanding of operations and functions in both an outpatient setting, as well as those inside a hospital system. I'm able to utilize this expertise, coupled with my knowledge on grief, to comprehend the distinct tools and education essential for each role involved with the care of pregnant individuals.
Listen to my interview on Close Up Radio with broadcaster Jim Masters
Birth/Bereavement Doula and perinatal loss services
My Passion + Purpose is supporting YOU
Doulas provide physical, emotional, and evidence-based support to pregnant, birthing, and postpartum people. Research shows doulas are improving mental and physical outcomes for birthing people, and I believe this support is instrumental when navigating pregnancy loss and pregnancy after loss. The stigma around pregnancy loss is deep rooted, and people deserve compassionate care including honest, detailed explanation regarding options, support resources, memory making opportunities, mementos, and follow up after discharge. Doulas can advocate and provide this level of care, while creating a safe space for a person's grief, along with traditional doula services. Pregnancy after loss often brings complicated emotions and triggers, making a doula's role in advocacy and support even more crucial.
I am honored to work with families, doulas, and medical providers to increase the amount of compassionate bereavement support available for those in need!
Testimonial
"My husband and I have been experiencing recurrent pregnancy loss. Fortunately, in the midst of these losses I was lucky enough to get connected with Ashley. During this incredibly isolating and trying time, Ashley was someone I could depend on. She listened to my story and supported me through one of the darkest times of my life. She encouraged me to advocate for myself and inspired me to find avenues to heal. I truly believe that my journey would have been much harder to navigate without her. I am forever grateful for the empathy and guidance I received. In a time in my life where I felt so invisible, Ashley made me feel valued and seen." ~Kaitlyn
Explore doula and perinatal bereavement services
If you're ready for the care you deserve, or to offer the care your clients deserve, book a free discovery call today! During your consultation we'll chat about what you need, and I can answer any questions you have while we discuss how you could benefit from my services. I'm here for YOU!
