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Earthside Holistic - Ancient Wisdom For Modern Mothers
CONTACT ME
About me
Birth Doula Support
Postpartum Care
Overnight Support
Learn More
Ayurvedic Meals
FAQs
Resources
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Overnight Newborn Support: What It Is, How It Helps, and Is It Worth It?
Ash Novickas 6/12/26 Ash Novickas 6/12/26

Overnight Newborn Support: What It Is, How It Helps, and Is It Worth It?

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Are Birth Classes Worth It?
Ash Novickas 6/12/26 Ash Novickas 6/12/26

Are Birth Classes Worth It?

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Do I Need a Doula If I Have a Planned C-Section?
Ash Novickas 5/25/26 Ash Novickas 5/25/26

Do I Need a Doula If I Have a Planned C-Section?

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Do I Need a Doula If I Get an Epidural?
Ash Novickas 5/8/26 Ash Novickas 5/8/26

Do I Need a Doula If I Get an Epidural?

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Labor Positions That Actually Work: A Doula’s Guide
Ash Novickas 4/2/26 Ash Novickas 4/2/26

Labor Positions That Actually Work: A Doula’s Guide

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Postpartum Support for Single Mothers in Los Angeles- Healing, Nourishment & Not Doing It Alone
Ash Novickas 3/24/26 Ash Novickas 3/24/26

Postpartum Support for Single Mothers in Los Angeles- Healing, Nourishment & Not Doing It Alone

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Preparing for Birth as a Single Mother- Support, Planning and Feeling Held Through the Process
Ash Novickas 3/17/26 Ash Novickas 3/17/26

Preparing for Birth as a Single Mother- Support, Planning and Feeling Held Through the Process

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What Is Trauma-Informed Doula Care — And Why It Matters
Ash Novickas 2/5/26 Ash Novickas 2/5/26

What Is Trauma-Informed Doula Care — And Why It Matters

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The Cost Of A Birth Doula In Los Angeles and What You’re Actually Paying For When You Hire One
Ash Novickas 1/22/26 Ash Novickas 1/22/26

The Cost Of A Birth Doula In Los Angeles and What You’re Actually Paying For When You Hire One

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Addressing Feeling Fear & Lacking Confidence In Birth
Ash Novickas 1/4/26 Ash Novickas 1/4/26

Addressing Feeling Fear & Lacking Confidence In Birth

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Is Hiring A Doula Worth It?
Ash Novickas 12/5/25 Ash Novickas 12/5/25

Is Hiring A Doula Worth It?

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The Most Important Tips For Nourishing and Healing Postpartum
Ash Novickas 10/13/25 Ash Novickas 10/13/25

The Most Important Tips For Nourishing and Healing Postpartum

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Breastfeeding Care In The Postpartum Period
Ash Novickas 10/6/25 Ash Novickas 10/6/25

Breastfeeding Care In The Postpartum Period

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Ancient Postpartum Secrets for Modern Mothers
Ash Novickas 9/29/25 Ash Novickas 9/29/25

Ancient Postpartum Secrets for Modern Mothers

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Key Nutrients In Postpartum Recovery
Ash Novickas 9/22/25 Ash Novickas 9/22/25

Key Nutrients In Postpartum Recovery

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How Having A Postpartum Doula Benefits Your Health & Well-Being
Ash Novickas 9/3/25 Ash Novickas 9/3/25

How Having A Postpartum Doula Benefits Your Health & Well-Being

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The First 40 Days
Ash Novickas 8/29/25 Ash Novickas 8/29/25

The First 40 Days

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Evidence-Based Birth Doula Support
Ash Novickas 8/21/25 Ash Novickas 8/21/25

Evidence-Based Birth Doula Support

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How Doulas Provide Pain Relief During Childbirth
Ash Novickas 7/31/25 Ash Novickas 7/31/25

How Doulas Provide Pain Relief During Childbirth

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How To Create A Peaceful Birth Environment- At Home Or In The Hospital
Ash Novickas 7/18/25 Ash Novickas 7/18/25

How To Create A Peaceful Birth Environment- At Home Or In The Hospital

A calm and peaceful birthing environment

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TESTIMONIALS

Leigh Ann- birth and postpartum doula, Highland Park

“There isn’t enough space to express how valuable having Ash as my doula was, but alas I will try to do this is 200 words or less. Ash has the most grounded, calm and loving energy of anyone I have ever met. It was amazing having her throughout pregnancy to prepare my body for birth. Her nutritional guidance left me feeling strong and with a feeling that I was deeply nourishing my baby. She gave me exercises to strengthen my body and help prepare it for birth and I LOVED her written exercises and little ceremonies. I learned so much about myself and it was so sweet to feel like I was connecting with my baby more deeply. She was integral in helping me to make decisions in my pregnancy and birth and communicate with my provider. She really helped me find my voice and advocate for myself. I loved that I could take all my birth classes with her instead of having to outsource. I felt so well prepared with her birth class, hypo birthing, lactation and newborn care classes and above that, she really is a lot of fun. I had no idea what I really needed in labor and birth but I now in retrospect see that having the sense of safety that she provided was invaluable. Her presence was grounding and reassuring throughout the process and I truly attribute the way she prepared us to how smoothly my birth went. Postpartum was my most favorite time, despite how challenging it truly is. She makes the most incredible meals and truly made me feel so well cared for. Every day was like a spa day! She always knew what to say and what I needed before I even asked. I had some bumps in my breastfeeding journey and Ash was right there with me through it out, navigating the ups and downs and providing such valuable support and knowledge. I could not have done it without her. We love Ash so much and could not recommended her more.”

Heather Repinski- postpartum doula, Pasadena

“Becoming a mother is a sacred transformation—and in my case, it came with unexpected uncertainty. Our baby was diagnosed with IUGR and could have arrived as early as 32 weeks. From the moment Ash entered our lives, she met us with grace, warmth, and unwavering support. She remained on standby for weeks, not knowing when our daughter would arrive, and when she finally did—at 37 weeks, followed by a 10-day NICU stay—Ash was there.

She didn’t just care for our baby. She cared for me. While I was navigating the emotional and physical challenges of postpartum recovery without my baby at home, Ash showed up with the most tender presence. She brought warm, nourishing Ayurvedic meals, and offered a beautiful foot bath with essential oils and healing herbs—reminding me that care doesn’t end with the birth.

Ash brings both the wisdom of lived experience and years of professional training—she’s a mother herself and an experienced doula with a specialty in Ayurveda and deep lactation knowledge, which is everything a first-time mom could hope for. She was a calming guide when I felt unsure, exhausted, and overwhelmed.

When our baby came home, Ash helped create a nurturing environment and shared foundational tools that helped ground me in my new role. Each visit felt like a warm, reassuring hug—something I didn’t know I needed as much as I did. She made the experience of coming home not just manageable, but heartwarming and beautiful.

Ash has a rare gift. Her care is soulful, intuitive, and deeply rooted in love and wisdom. She doesn’t just support the transition into motherhood—she honors it. I’ll always be grateful for the way she held me and my family through this profound beginning. She is truly a blessing.”

Brooke Levons- birth and postpartum doula, Silverlake

“Ash is such a calming, grounding presence with such mother energy. One of her gifts is her ability to change the energy in the room. When I was in labor, my partner and I were feeling anxious and a little lost and I was having trouble staying grounded, but the minute she came through the door and put her hands on me, the whole vibe changed into a peaceful, calm space where she brought me back to my own knowing. She helped us navigate what was being suggested by our provider and the hospital staff in a way that gave us time and space and autonomy to make decisions. We are so grateful for that!  We loved the birth classes she offered. They went much deeper than just information about birth and offered a beautiful and helpful perspective  that allowed us to view birth and new parenthood through such a different lens- one that helped us prepare as individuals and as a couple for this transformational period. Her support postpartum was game changing for us. She made the day feel so intentional and loving. Her bodywork feels so healing and grounding. She’s an excellent cook. I felt so held by her in my moments on deep vulenerability and emotions. I will never forget the morning I was up all night and feeling so depleted and emotional-she walked in the door and crawled onto my bed with me, before combing my hair and bringing me a tray with tea and flowers and a beautiful breakfast. THAT is a unique kind of care.”

Experience with: Hospital birth, Midwife-assisted home birth, Unassisted birth, Physiological unmedicated birth, medicated births with epidural, Planned and unplanned Cesarean birth, Induction, High intervention and high-risk birth, twin birth, VBAC, Breastfeeding and lactation, Exclusively Pumping, Formula Feeding, Combo feeding, Postpartum recovery, Belly Binding, Postpartum nutrition, Postpartum cooking or meal preparation, Placenta encapsulation with experience supporting births at Cedars Sinai, UCLA Santa Monica, UCLA Ronald Reagan, Huntington Hospital, Saint Joseph’s, Saint Johns, Kaiser Sunset, Kaiser Panorama City, Kaiser Woodland Hills, Kaiser Baldwin Park, Kaiser Baldwin Hills, Good Samaritan, Northridge Dignity Health, Moxie Birth Center, Mind Body Birth Center, Graceful Birth Center

Earthside Holistic L.A

Ash Novickas, Los Angeles birth and postpartum doula

(805-630-1466)

earthsideholisticla@gmail.com

Serving neighborhoods: South Pasadena, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, Glassell Park, Mt Washington, Highland Park, Echo Park, Koreatown, La Canada, Flintridge, La Crescenta, Montrose, Atwater Village, Los Feliz, Silverlake, Burbank, Hollywood, Alhambra, San Marino, Eagle Rock, Downtown Los Angeles. Santa Monica, Culver City, Mid-City, Beverly Hills,