Compassionate Doula Services, LLC

Compassionate Doula Services, LLC We provide caring antepartum & postpartum doula support, lactation support, pediatric sleep consultatin, and baby nurse services. Virtually and in-person.

Professional Mother-baby RN, IBCLC, and certified postpartum doula with over 30 years of experience working with newborns and families.

05/01/2026

“Your 1-year-old is sleeping through the night, right?”

Me: Oh, no… no… no… no… 😂

If that’s you too, just know you’re not alone.

✨ Quick tip: Before assuming it’s hunger, pause for a moment when your little one wakes. Give them 1–2 minutes to see if they resettle on their own, you’d be surprised how often they can when we get out of their way.

Consistent routines + small changes = restorative sleep(for baby and you!)

And if you’re ready to stop guessing and start sleeping… I’m here to help 🤍

What’s your biggest sleep struggle right now? 💤Bedtime battles, short naps, night wakings, or early mornings?Drop your q...
04/30/2026

What’s your biggest sleep struggle right now? 💤
Bedtime battles, short naps, night wakings, or early mornings?

Drop your question below 👇🏽 or DM. I’ll be answering brief sleep questions today to help point you in the right direction.

For more detailed, personalized support, my sleep consulting is always available when you’re ready for a full plan.

04/29/2026

Postpartum support should feel like being cared for… not just “getting help".
Support should look like someone anticipating your needs,
protecting your rest,
and creating space for you to recover without guilt.

That level of care isn’t extra… It's essential.

✨ This is what I do. This is what you deserve.

📩 Message me to book your postpartum support.

As a postpartum doula, I’ve also found that an InstaPot can be a lifesaver for new families. Nutritious meals can be tim...
04/28/2026

As a postpartum doula, I’ve also found that an InstaPot can be a lifesaver for new families. Nutritious meals can be time-consuming and time is precious for sleep deprived parents.

I encourage my postpartum clients to have recipes and ingredients they like on hand, and then I'm happy to chop and assemble a dinner during the day so that you have a yummy meal waiting for you in your instapot.

Postpartum doulas make sure you're nourished. Warm soups are easy to digest and loaded with nutrition - perfect for your maternity leave!

What are your favorite meals to cook or eat during the fourth trimester?

04/27/2026

What an IBCLC actually provides (that Google or ChatGPT can’t)

Because breastfeeding support isn’t one-size-fits-all and it’s definitely not one-click advice.

- Hands-on assessment & real-time intervention
- Custom care plans tailored to YOU and your baby
- Emotional support with empathy (no judgment, ever)

- Return demonstrations so you feel confident with positioning & latch

- Real-time text support when questions come up after consultation
- Trusted local referrals based on your unique needs

This is personalized, compassionate care, not generic answers.

You deserve compassionate support that sees you, hears you, and guides you every step of the way. 💗

04/24/2026

By the time you call me…
You’ve already tried everything.

The earlier bedtime.
The later bedtime.
The extra feed.
The maybe tonight will be different’ routine 😅

And somewhere in between the exhaustion and the love you have for your baby, you decide…
"I need help."

That call? That’s not giving up.
That’s choosing support 💛

If you’re tired of being tired, I’m here to walk you through it — step by step.
📲 Let’s get you the rest you deserve!

04/23/2026

A gentle reminder for any mom in the fourth trimester…

If someone offers help...say yes.
If you need help...ask (ask even if you don't think you need it).

You don’t have to “push through” or figure it all out on your own.
Support isn’t a luxury in postpartum… It's necessary.

Let someone bring the meal
Care for the baby while you take a nap
Sit with you
Take something off your plate

You are not a burden.
You are a mother recovering, adjusting, and doing something incredibly important.

And you deserve to be supported through it!

A freezer full of pumped milk looks impressive…but it’s not the measure of success.You don’t need a stash to prove you’r...
04/22/2026

A freezer full of pumped milk looks impressive…
but it’s not the measure of success.

You don’t need a stash to prove you’re doing it “right.”
You don’t need oversupply to feed your baby well.
You don’t need to exhaust yourself chasing bags of milk.

You need a plan that works for you and your baby.
You need consistency, support, and realistic expectations.

Whether you have 5 ounces or 500, your breastfeeding journey is valid. 💗

If you need lactation support, please contact Compassionate Doula Services. I provide in-person, phone, and virtual support to families located in Harford County and surrounding areas.

04/21/2026

Not sure what sleep consulting actually looks like?

This is a behind-the-scenes look at the initial consultation that's included in every sleep package.

Before sleep training begins we:
- Create a custom sleep plan based on your baby’s age, sleep needs, temperament, and your preferences
- Review the entire plan together before starting
-Make sure you feel confident and prepared for day one

And once you begin:
- We stay in contact throughout the entire process
- You log sleep and feeds in a tracking app so I can monitor progress
- You have text support for guidance and adjustments along the way

You’re not handed a plan and left to figure it out.

You’re supported from start to finish.

Virtual sleep consults are available nationwide.
📩 DM “SLEEP” to learn more!

Send this to a parent who feels nervous about sleep training

✨ Compassionate Community Highlight ✨This month I had the pleasure of meeting for coffee with Odile Penet of My Birth Co...
04/20/2026

✨ Compassionate Community Highlight ✨

This month I had the pleasure of meeting for coffee with Odile Penet of My Birth Companion for the very first time, and it felt like a meaningful connection rooted in shared purpose and deep passion for caring for families.

Odile is a birth doula, placenta encapsulator, and birth educator with decades of experience supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum journey. Her presence carries both warmth and a refreshing sense of wit that immediately puts people at ease during some of life’s most transformative moments.

I truly value professionals like Odile who bring not only knowledge and skill, but also heart and authenticity to the communities we serve. It’s connections like these that strengthen the circle of care for families in and around Baltimore, and I’m honored to share space with her in this work.

🤍 Stay tuned each month for more Compassionate Community Highlights featuring trusted professionals who support the families I serve. If you need support during pregnancy and beyond, please DM me to get connected with the support you need.

04/17/2026

There’s tired… and then there’s mom tired 😅

The kind where you reheat the same cup of coffee 3 times, forget why you walked into the room, and somehow still function on pure love (and maybe snacks).

If you know, you know. And if you’re in it right now, I see you. You’re doing better than you think 🤍

Comment TIRED if you’re running on fumes today and need someone to tell you you’re not alone.

“Lazy eater” isn’t a diagnosis, it’s a missed story. 🤍If your baby seems uninterested at the breast, falling asleep quic...
04/16/2026

“Lazy eater” isn’t a diagnosis, it’s a missed story. 🤍

If your baby seems uninterested at the breast, falling asleep quickly, or not feeding effectively, there is always a reason. What looks like “lazy” could actually be:
• a shallow latch
• a tongue or lip restriction
• low muscle tone
• or simply a sleepy baby trying their best

Babies aren’t giving you a hard time, they’re having a hard time.

You don’t have to guess or carry that frustration alone. A skilled IBCLC can assess what’s really going on and give you clear, supportive answers, so feeding can feel easier, not heavier.

✨ You deserve support that sees the full picture.

Comment "SUPPORT "and let’s get to the root of what your baby is trying to tell us.

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2945 Emmorton Road #932
Abingdon, MD
21009

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

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Every mother deserves compassionate support!

Giving birth is an emotional and special moment that is to be treasured. The period immediately following birth(postpartum) is equally important and should be treated with care and compassion. Compassionate Doula services makes sure every mother is pampered and supported, so that she can rest, heal properly, and bond with her new baby.