We are excited to announce Jessica Reese and Ashley Norris as this year’s recipients of the Pure Foundation Fund, recognizing their outstanding contributions to patient care. 

Each were nominated by former patients for their extraordinary commitment to providing compassionate and comprehensive care throughout the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experiences. 

They both received a Pure Foundation Fund plaque, a $500 gift card, and a bulk donation of WaterWipes and $5,000 for their departments to continue improving the care of parents and babies.

Jessica Reese

“I am honored to have been selected for the WaterWipes Pure Foundation Fund Award! It is a meaningful affirmation of the work I’ve dedicated my career to and my passion as a healthcare provider. I look forward to sharing this award with the Woman’s Clinic and Main Street Family Medicine and continuing to support women and families through every stage of pregnancy. I am inspired to continue standing by each patient’s side as they navigate one of life’s happiest moments.”- Jessica Reese, Woman’s Clinic and Main Street Family Medicine

Ashley Norris

“This recognition is such an honor and a reflection of the work I’m so passionate about — helping families access compassionate, evidence-based prenatal, birth, and postpartum support here in New Hampshire and beyond. Through Monadnock Perinatal, my goal has always been to meet families where they are, offering care that uplifts and empowers them through every stage of their journey. With the help of this award, I look forward to expanding that support and continuing to nurture the well-being of families throughout the perinatal season.” - Ashley, Norris, Monadnock Perinatal

Jessica Reese

Jessica is a nurse practitioner at Woman’s Clinic and Main Street Family Medicine. Serving both urban and rural communities in Tennessee, Jessica is a powerful advocate for accessible, high-quality women’s health care. From the earliest days of her patient’s journey to parenthood, Jessica Reese provided unwavering support, blending clinical excellence with deep compassion. Jessica is more than a clinician—she is a healer in every sense of the word.

Ashley Norris

Ashley is a postpartum doula and lactation consultant of Monadnock Perinatal. Nominated by a former patient whose family she supported through a complex and emotional postpartum journey, Ashley was recognized for her exceptional dedication, clinical knowledge and deeply empathetic care. From guiding families through breastfeeding challenges to identifying signs of postpartum mental health concerns, Ashley’s care extends far beyond the standard, offering not only hands-on expertise but also emotional support that continues long after the newborn stage. Her commitment to expanding access to perinatal education and continued support to underserved families reflects the very spirit of this award. 

WaterWipes® received more than 240 nominations for this year’s Pure Foundation Fund Award. The winners were ultimately selected by a panel including WaterWipes® and our partners at Project Sweet Peas and Canadian Premature Babies Foundation. 

Recognizing the Great Protectors 

The pregnancy, birth, and postnatal journey can be both emotional and challenging. Healthcare professionals—including midwives, doctors, nurses, surgeons, obstetricians, neonatal specialists, and health visitors—provide exceptional care and unwavering support throughout these experiences. WaterWipes® is honored to celebrate the dedication and compassion of these remarkable individuals through the Pure Foundation Fund, giving parents, patients, and colleagues the opportunity to recognize and pay tribute to the invaluable protectors who guide them through this meaningful journey.

“We are proud to celebrate the dedication of Jessica and Ashley — along with all this year’s remarkable nominees — whose tireless commitment and care leaving a lasting impact on the families they support. Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to every healthcare professional for helping families feel reassured. At WaterWipes, we are honored to stand by families and healthcare providers at every stage of life and remain dedicated to championing them in all that we do.”- Jennifer Foley, President and General Manager of WaterWipes® Americas.

WaterWipes® would like to congratulate Jessica Reese and Ashley Norris and thank all those who shared their stories this year.