Midwife Ashley

01/08/2026

I’m working on a trauma-informed educational guide about birth experiences that didn’t go as planned—including disappointment, grief, trauma, and loss.

I’m inviting women to share, anonymously and optionally, anything they wish about their experience. You may skip questions, stop at any time, or choose not to participate at all.
This includes experiences that others may have minimized or brushed aside—and also the big, heavy ones.

Your story does not need to be polished, resolved, or “important enough.”

If it still lives in your body or your heart, it matters.

If you feel called to share, you can do so here:
www.ashleylking.com/birth-experiences

And if not—please take care of yourself. This invitation will remain open.

This form is intended to gather anonymous insights and stories related to difficult, disappointing, or traumatic birth experiences, including a wide range of outcomes. Your responses may be used anonymously in an educational resource focused on understanding, processing, and healing after unexpected

08/02/2025

Im hanging out at District on 46 until 6pm today! Come buy tallow, shop the market, and have a drink! 🍸

04/25/2025

🚨 URGENT CALL TO ACTION!

There’s testimony for a burdensome bill being heard on Monday and the Texas midwives association is hoping to spread the word and get supporters to call/email the committee about the opposition to the bill.

I’m posting the email and bill along for clients to read/respond! 👇🏼

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Dear Texas Midwives & Families,

We urgently need your voice. This is a critical moment for our profession.
House Bill 4553 has officially been set for a hearing in the House Public Health Committee on Sunday, April 28 at 8:00 A.M. in Room E2.030 at the Capitol.

House Bill 4553 threatens the autonomy of our profession under the guise of data collection.

While framed as a neutral reporting bill, HB 4553 lays the groundwork for invasive oversight, misrepresentation of outcomes, and the further medicalization of midwifery care without the context or nuance necessary to accurately represent our clients or our work.
We need every midwife, student, client, and supporter to contact the public health committee and urge them to oppose HB 4553.
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☎️ What You Can Do Today:

1. Call the Public Health Committee – urge them to oppose HB 4553.
Phone: 512-463-0806

2. Contact Chairman VanDeaver directly – tell him to withdraw his support for this bill.
Email: gary.vandeaver@house.texas.gov
Phone: 512-463-0692

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📢 Call Script or Email Template:

Subject: Oppose HB 4553 – Protect Midwifery from over regulation and medicalization. Protect Family Choice

Dear [Chairman VanDeaver / Public Health Committee Member],

I am a [licensed midwife/client/family member/supporter] writing to strongly oppose House Bill 4553, scheduled for hearing on Monday, April 28. This bill, though presented as a neutral data reporting proposal, contains harmful and confusing language that would result in over regulation, redundant statistics collection, the medicalization of and the erosion of midwifery care in Texas.

Texas midwives are already held to high standards of safety and accountability. This bill duplicates existing reporting, imposes burdensome new rules, threatens privacy, and undermines informed choice in birth.
I respectfully urge you to oppose HB 4553 and support true solutions that protect safe birthing options across our state.

Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Address]

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We must act now. Please make your call today, and help us mobilize clients and supporters in your community.

Please share this with your clients, supporters, and colleagues. We must move swiftly and with solidarity.
Midwives are not the problem—we are part of the solution. Let’s ensure that our voices, and the voices of the families we serve, are heard loud and clear at the Capitol.
Thank you for standing for midwifery, for birthing families, and for the preservation of midwifery care in Texas.

In solidarity,
Association of Texas Midwives

04/24/2025

02/22/2025

If you had told me that one day I'd be lathering beef fat on my skin as part of my regular skincare routine...I would have laughed at you.

Two years of formulating and creating niche tallow products for my friend group, and now I get to share them with the rest of the world!

If you'd like to order head over to my website to view the Etsy shop, or fill out the order form for local pickup!

www.ashleylking.com/skincare

02/18/2025

It’s always extra special when friends become clients and I get to be on their team. Whispering to baby, “Welcome to the world, thank you for coming.” ❤️

Peep the little heart on my nails from my Valentine’s Mani that stayed fresh in time for Miss Heartleigh Hope to make her appearance. 🥰

👩🏻‍⚕️ Primary Midwife: .mackenzie
🙋🏻‍♀️ Assisting Midwife: yours truly
🤰🏻 Powerhouse Mama:

02/10/2025

ALL products are back in stock! 🐮 Now available in 2 or 4 oz sizes! (and a free mini sample tossed in each order while supplies last!)

FOR LOCAL ORDERS: there’s a special order form on the website just for you! Hit the link, skip shipping!

https://www.ashleylking.com/skincare

01/13/2025

I'm continually humbled by the feedback, and am honored to take part in helping people find relief.

Inspired by Lux Michael and his journey with eczema.

Also, PSA - if you follow Lux Michael and send them a PM, they've got a 15% discount code for all tallow products in my shop!

01/07/2025

https://kingcreativeco.etsy.com

10/13/2024

I’ve been taking a break from taking primary clients over the last year, and have transitioned to assisting at births and functioning as Administrative Director of our practice. As my schedule has now found its new rhythm, I have space to take on a few more freelance projects.

I love helping birth workers create beautiful content for their clients with impactful and clear communication, as well as creating space to process the hard parts of birth work - all so you can keep doing what you do best without burnout and hangups.

If you’re interested in working together, head over to my website to read more and drop me a message!

07/08/2024

06/27/2024

We're thrilled to be nominated into the top 3 for the Best of New Braunfels Awards 2024! The final round of voting is now open, and we need your help!

This is the 1st year that they have grouped midwives with local docs into the same category. 😉

We would be honored to receive your vote once more in this year's awards. We would not be where we are without you. Your support means the world to us, and it would be amazing if you guys could help us make the #1 spot this year.

Voting is quick and easy! Simply follow the steps below:

1. Click this link https://herald-zeitung.com/bonb2024/ #/gallery/?group=478856
2. Navigate to the Medical & Senior Services category
3. Scroll down to “Women’s Health” and select Joyful Beginnings from the list of nominees.
4. Then just submit your vote!

**If you voted during the nomination period in April or are returning to update your ballot for this round, please click "Already Voted?" in the blue bar below and log in with the email address you entered the first time. (If you miss this step, your vote won’t count)

Let your friends and family know to vote for us also!
Voting ends JUNE 28TH, so be sure to cast your vote soon!

With Love,
Your Midwives at Joyful Beginnings Birth

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