Ashley Calderon Midwifery

Serving all of San Diego County: Carlsbad, Encinitas, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Oceanside, Vista, Fallbrook, Bonsall, San Marcos, Escondido, Scripps Ranch, 4S Ranch, Rancho Santa Fe, Poway, UTC, La Jolla, and more!

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Often there’s a natural pause between the birth of the baby’s head and body — a sacred moment where baby rotates and the body prepares for the final emergence.

This pause is normal and physiologic. The baby is still receiving oxyge

✨ A special moment ✨ Big sister proudly helped me clamp her baby sibling’s cord so dad could do the honor of cutting. 💕 This family holds such a special place in my heart — I had the joy of catching both of their babies!
In my practice,

Postpartum visits = care for both mama & baby 🌿 Licensed Midwives are trained to support families through the first 6 weeks postpartum. I love these gentle moments of weighing baby in the sling (peep those cute baby feet) 💕 #licensedmidwife #po

Five minutes earthside. Eyes wide open, taking it all in—the warmth of mom’s chest, the steady touch of dad’s hand, the gentle waters of birth still holding them close. The world is new, yet love is already familiar. ✨💛 Such a beau

Behind the Scenes of Midwifery Care: Functional Lab Analysis in Pregnancy ✨

Reviewing lab work is a crucial part of my midwifery care, and I’m so thankful for Beyond Results: The Practitioner’s Guide to Functional Lab Analysis in Pregna

Did you know NORA tea is a go-to herbal blend for pregnancy? 🌿 NORA stands for Nettles, Oatstraw, Red Raspberry Leaf, and Alfalfa—four powerhouse herbs packed with essential vitamins and minerals like calcium, magnesium, and iron to nourish yo

2024 was one for the books!

When the year began, my plan was to continue working at the freestanding birth center I loved and had been part of for years. I saw myself staying there long-term, but life had other plans. When the center abruptly closed

Births around Christmas have a special kind of magic! ✨ This past week, I had the privilege of witnessing a few incredible arrivals, but this one was extra special—my first catch as a Licensed Midwife! 💕

This little guy made quite the entranc

🌟 Heading to Mexico: Supporting & Learning 🌟

I’m thrilled to share that I’ll soon be traveling to Mexico to work at a birth center that provides vital care to the community, including free services for the indigenous and immigrant

First official clinic day at the new office is in the books! Feeling so blessed and honored to support these incredible moms on their journey. One of my wonderful clients surprised me with flowers, and little did she know that sunflowers 🌻 are one o

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