When Parents Are Nurtured, Families Flourish
Nurturing the Fourth Trimester Journey
I’m Ashlee McKenzie, a Certified Postpartum Doula, Newborn Care Specialist, and Lactation Educator with over 12 years of experience supporting new families throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to be truly seen and supported during those precious, overwhelming early days with your new baby? At Nurture the Roots, I provide the gentle guidance and evidence-based care that helps you navigate the beautiful chaos of new parenthood with confidence. Whether you’re healing after birth, mastering feeding techniques, or simply needing reassurance that you’re doing enough, I’m here to nurture not just your baby, but you—because when parents are supported, the entire family flourishes.
Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to be truly seen and supported during those precious, overwhelming early days with your new baby?
I’m Ashlee McKenzie, and for over 12 years, I’ve been honored to walk alongside families as they navigate the beautiful, messy transformation into parenthood.
As a Certified Postpartum Doula, Newborn Care Specialist, and Lactation Educator, I’ve spent countless hours holding newborns so parents could catch their breath, answering “is this normal?” questions in the quiet of the night, and offering gentle, evidence-based guidance when it’s needed most.
My approach is rooted in the belief that when parents are nurtured, the entire family flourishes.
I blend the latest research in newborn care, feeding, and infant sleep with a heartfelt presence that honors your family’s unique rhythm and needs.
Whether you’re healing after birth, learning to feed your baby, or just longing for reassurance that you’re doing enough, I’m here to hold space for you and your growing family.
From those first uncertain days to the milestones that follow, I’m committed to empowering you with knowledge, compassion, and unwavering support.
Together, we’ll plant the seeds of confident parenting—so you can move through this season not just surviving, but truly thriving.
Our mission
We believe that every family deserves a postpartum experience that heals, empowers, and transforms. Our mission is to cultivate a supportive ecosystem where new parents can grow in confidence, connection, and compassion—not just surviving the early weeks, but laying the groundwork for a lifetime of resilient, loving family bonds. We are committed to providing holistic, personalized support that honors each family's unique journey, recognizing that when parents are truly supported, entire families flourish.
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The first weeks with your newborn should be a time of connection and joy, not overwhelm. Learn how personalized postpartum support can help your family thrive during this precious transition and build confidence for the journey ahead.