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.

07/31/2026

Breastfeeding and pumping hunger is no joke! One minute you’re feeding the baby, and the next you’re searching the kitchen like you haven’t eaten in three days. Producing milk takes energy, so please eat the cake, grab the snack, drink your water, and fuel your body without guilt. 🤎

What food did you crave the most while breastfeeding or pumping? Tell me in the comments!

07/30/2026

Breastfeeding success depends on supporting the mother, not just the baby.

When we talk about breastfeeding success, we often focus on latch, milk supply, and feeding schedules. But mothers need support too.

Breastfeeding mothers need:
💧 Hydration
🍽️ Nourishing meals
😴 Opportunities to rest
❤️ Encouragement without judgment
🤝 A supportive partner
👩‍⚕️ Access to an IBCLC when challenges or questions arise
🏡 A village that helps carry the load
💕 Grace for themselves as they learn alongside their baby

Breastfeeding isn't something a mother should have to figure out alone.

Whether your journey includes exclusive breastfeeding, pumping, combination feeding, or formula, you deserve compassionate, evidence-based support.

💗 Save this post as a reminder that you matter, too.

💗 Share it with a breastfeeding mom who could use a little encouragement today.

07/29/2026

Many people think an IBCLC only helps with breastfeeding.

The truth?

An IBCLC supports families throughout their entire infant feeding journey, not just the first latch.

Whether you're:
🤱 Have a painful latch
🍼 Combination feeding
🥛 Formula feeding
💨 Exclusively pumping
👶 Returning to work
🌙 Weaning
🥄 Starting solids
..you deserve evidence-based support that meets your family's goals.

Every feeding journey is unique, and there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach.

As an IBCLC, my role is to help families make informed decisions, troubleshoot challenges, and feel confident feeding their babies, whatever that journey looks like.

💗 Save this post for future reference.

💗 Share it with an expecting or new mom who may not know what an IBCLC can do.

07/28/2026

"My baby wants to nurse all the time... is it cluster feeding?"

Sometimes, yes.

But not every baby who nurses frequently is cluster feeding.

Normal cluster feeding usually:
🤍 Occurs after your mature milk production increases.
🤍 Lasts for a limited period (often 3–4 hours) during the day.
🤍 Is followed by a return to your baby's usual feeding pattern.
🤍 Occurs in a baby who is feeding effectively, having adequate wet and dirty diapers, and gaining weight appropriately.

If your baby seems persistently hungry, isn't producing enough wet diapers, isn't gaining weight as expected, or you're concerned about milk transfer, don't assume it's "just cluster feeding." An evaluation by your baby's healthcare provider and an IBCLC can help determine what's going on and whether additional support is needed.

Every baby is different, and feeding concerns are easiest to address when identified early.

💗 Save this reel for those long feeding days.
💗 Share it with an expecting or new mom who may find this information helpful or encouragement to seek help when something doesn't feel right.

✨Myth vs FactMyth - You have to "pump & dump" your milk if you drink alcohol. 🍷Fact - No, you don't have to "pump & dump...
07/27/2026

✨Myth vs Fact

Myth - You have to "pump & dump" your milk if you drink alcohol. 🍷

Fact - No, you don't have to "pump & dump" or get rid of your precious liquid gold after consuming alcohol. Pumping your breast milk then throwing it away (“pumping and dumping”) after you consume alcohol does not decrease the amount of alcohol in your breast milk. 🤱

The American Academy of Pediatrics says to wait two hours before nursing for each alcoholic beverage (based on 1 oz. of alcohol, one 12 oz. beer or 4 oz. of wine). If you plan on drinking a bit more, you may want to pump ahead of time in case your baby becomes hungry while alcohol is still in your system. 🍹

I often tell my clients that they can base the amount of alcohol in their breast milk on how they feel. Tipsy? Drunk? The more impaired you are the higher the level of alcohol may have transferred into the breast milk. Breast milk alcohol levels closely parallel blood alcohol levels. The highest alcohol levels in milk occur 30 to 60 minutes after an alcoholic beverage, but food delays the time of peak milk alcohol levels. 🍸

Ultimately, there is no known safe level of alcohol consumption while breastfeeding. We cannot know for certain the safety of even small amounts of alcohol for young babies. Most studies indicate that breastfeeding when your blood alcohol concentration is below the legal driving limit likely does not cause harm to the baby.👶

If you chose to enjoy an occasional glass of wine or other alcoholic drink while breastfeeding, carefully time when you consume to reduce the amount of alcohol present in the breast milk.🍷

Save or tag a friend! 🙂

07/24/2026

You spend months planning for labor, packing the hospital bag, and choosing the perfect coming-home outfit.

But one of the biggest adjustments begins after you walk through your front door.

Who's bringing meals?
Who's holding the baby while you shower?
Who's answering your breastfeeding questions?
Who's making sure you are recovering, resting, and cared for?

Preparing for postpartum isn't about expecting things to go wrong, it's about giving yourself the support you deserve if things don't go exactly as planned.

The fourth trimester deserves just as much preparation as birth.

💗 What is ONE thing you're glad you planned for or wish you had?

Save this post and share it with an expecting mom or family that needs this reminder.

-Need help creating a postpartum plan? I can help you create one that helps you prepare confidently for your postpartum recovery. DM "RECOVERY" to set up a discovery call today.

07/23/2026

One conversation. Two important plans. 💗

One of the biggest takeaways from our first Compassionate Conversations with Keauna was this:

Preparing for birth is important, but preparing for postpartum is just as important.

When you take time to prepare for both, you're setting yourself up with realistic expectations, a stronger support system, and more confidence as you welcome your baby.

If you missed the Live, the replay is now available on my profile!

✨ Launch Special
Need help creating your birth plan, postpartum plan, or both?

Comment Recovery or Birth below, and we'll send you more information about our virtual planning sessions. Our Virtual Planning Sessions are 50% off through July 25th.

💗 Every family deserves a plan for birth and the fourth trimester.

07/22/2026

Compassionate Conversations with Keauna episode 1: Birth Plan vs. Postpartum Plan: Why You Need Both.

07/21/2026

Tonight's the night! 💗

You've spent time thinking about your birth plan...but have you thought about your postpartum plan?

Join me and special guest Tia Moses of Birth Your Way Maternity Services as we discuss why preparing for life after birth is just as important as preparing for labor.

We'll be talking about:
✨ What birth and postpartum plans are
✨ Why every expecting family needs to include in their birth and postpartum   

      plans
✨ The importance of being prepared for birth and postpartum

Bring your questions, we'd love to answer them live!

🗓 Tonight
🕗 8:00 PM EST
📍 Instagram Live

Tag an expecting mama or someone planning for a baby, they won't want to miss this conversation! 💕

07/20/2026

You deserve to feel supported long after delivery.

Join me and Tia Moses of Birth Your Way Maternity Services tomorrow at 8 PM EST as we discuss why preparing for both your birth and postpartum recovery are two of the best gifts you can give yourself and your family.

📍Instagram Live

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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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+14109148089

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