Ashley became a stillbirth prevention advocate after the loss of her son, Aiden, who was stillborn on May 22, 2024. At 32 weeks pregnant, Ashley noticed a significant decrease in Aiden’s movements and contacted her healthcare providers for guidance. She was reassured by common misconceptions that babies move less as they grow larger and that there was no reason for concern as long as she felt 10 movements within two hours. It was only after Ashley reported that Aiden had stopped moving altogether that she was sent to Labor and Delivery, where she received the devastating news that he no longer had a heartbeat.
After Aiden’s death, Ashley learned more about the importance of fetal movement monitoring and the role that education and timely evaluation can play in identifying potential concerns. She became committed to ensuring that other parents have access to evidence-based information and feel empowered to speak up and seek care when they notice changes in their baby’s movements.
Ashley lives in Chandler, Arizona, with her husband, James, and their two living children, Caleb and Emma. Professionally, she serves as a Health Care Networks Chief of Staff for a nationwide managed care organization that operates as Wellpoint in Arizona. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology and a Master of Public Health with a concentration in Health Communication, making maternal health education and advocacy a natural intersection of her academic training, career and personal experience. She also serves as a member of the Arizona Department of Health Services Maternal and Infant Health Task Force, where she works alongside other leaders to address disparities, reduce preventable mortality, and improve health outcomes for mothers and infants throughout Arizona.
As a Count the Kicks Ambassador for Arizona, Ashley is committed to expanding fetal movement education and supporting efforts to increase awareness among both expectant parents and healthcare providers across the state. Through this work, she hopes to honor Aiden’s memory by transforming her loss into action and helping ensure that more families have the knowledge, support and resources needed to bring their babies home safely.
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