Your environment during labor matters more than you might think. From lighting and music to personal touches and who’s in the room, small changes can help you feel calmer, more confident, and fully supported. Learn how to create a birth space that works for you and your baby.

Navigating your emotions after birth can feel overwhelming, especially in the first weeks at home. As a mother of two and a military spouse, I’ve experienced the ups and downs firsthand. In this post, I share what emotional changes are normal, what might signal a problem, and tips that helped me survive, and thrive during postpartum life.

Many babies turn head-down naturally before birth, but some remain breech. Learn what breech presentation means, when babies usually flip, and safe, evidence-based strategies to encourage turning before labor.

Discover evidence-based strategies to help your labor progress more smoothly, from movement and position changes to hydration and continuous support. Tips and insights from an RN, doula, and mom who’s been through it all.

The postpartum period is messy, magical, and often overwhelming, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. As a nurse, doula, and military mom, I’ve lived the sleepless nights and joyful chaos. In this guide, I share real-life stories, evidence-based tips, and compassionate advice to help you heal, adjust, and thrive in the fourth trimester with confidence and a little laughter along the way.

Fertility is a journey of hope, strength, and sometimes heartbreak. In this post, I share why I’m passionate about supporting families through every stage; from natural conception to IVF, and how meaningful it is to walk beside them.

I know how fear can make birth overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Learn 3 simple ways to reduce fear and stress, helping your body relax and surrender for a calmer labor. From rewiring your mindset with positive birth stories to creating a cozy birth space with mellow music, these tips will empower you to trust your body and embrace the journey. It’s not about being fearless; it’s about turning the dial down on worry and turning up the trust in yourself.

Motherhood can feel isolating, but it doesn’t have to. As a mom, military spouse, I’ve seen how a supportive mom tribe can transform your mental health, ease physical stress, and help you thrive as a mom. Discover why building your community is the key to navigating motherhood with confidence.

Learn simple strategies to support vaginal birth and reduce C-Section chances, including choosing the right care team, taking childbirth education classes, and advocating for minimal interventions while also understanding that C-Sections can be vital and life-saving when needed. Read more below!

As a mom, I’ve navigated the challenges of parenthood. Learn why I started Compass Doula & Lactation, and why I’m passionate about supporting families through their fertility, pregnancy and parenting journeys.

Discover what a birth doula does, from prenatal prep to postpartum care, in this step-by-step guide by an RN and Doula at Compass Doula & Lactation.

Struggling with breastfeeding? Get 5 expert tips from an RN and Certified Lactation Counselor at Compass Doula & Lactation to make nursing easier for you and baby.

Learn what to expect during the first 6 weeks of postpartum recovery with expert tips from an RN and Doula at Compass Doula & Lactation.

Trying to conceive? Explore Fertility Support 101 with tips from an RN and former Fertility Nurse at Compass Doula & Lactation.