Compassionate Care Doula Services, LLC

Author: Dawn Oliver

  • 💤 Contact Napping: Is It a Habit or a Phase?

    By Dawn Oliver, Certified Postpartum Doula & Infant Sleep Consultant Founder of Compassionate Care Doula Services & Birth and Beyond Nesting™ 💭 What Is Contact Napping? Contact napping means your baby falls asleep while being held or resting on your chest, in your arms, or against your body. It’s incredibly common in the fourth trimester—and…

  • Newborn Infant Sleep: What’s Normal & What You Can Do

    Newborn Infant Sleep: What’s Normal & What You Can Do

    Those early days (and nights) with a newborn can feel like a beautiful blur of cuddles, feedings, and… very little sleep. As a postpartum doula, I often hear: “Is this normal?” “Should my baby be sleeping more?” “Are we doing something wrong?” Take a deep breath, mama. You’re not alone — and what you’re experiencing…

  • 💩 Understanding Infant Dyschezia: When Pooping Looks Hard but Isn’t

    💩 Understanding Infant Dyschezia: When Pooping Looks Hard but Isn’t

    What Is Infant Dyschezia?

  • 🍼 Protecting Your Baby’s Head: A Gentle Guide to Preventing Flat Spots

    By Dawn Oliver, Certified Postpartum Doula Compassionate Care Doula Services, LLC As a new parent, you spend a lot of time watching your baby sleep, play, and snuggle. You want to do everything right — and that includes supporting their growing body and brain. One common concern many parents face in the first few months…

  • Is It GERD? What to Know About Reflux in Babies

    Spitting up is a normal part of life with a newborn. But what if your baby seems uncomfortable, cries during or after feedings, and has trouble sleeping flat? It might be more than just “normal reflux.” Let’s talk about GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) in babies—what to look for, how it’s treated, and how to soothe…

  • Colic or Gas? How to Tell What’s Going On With Your Baby (and What You Can Do)

    If your baby is crying for hours, turning red in the face, arching their back, or clenching their fists—you’re probably asking the same question many new parents do: “Is this colic… or is it just gas?” Let’s break it down with compassion, evidence-based guidance, and a few doula-approved tips to help you survive this phase…

  • 💩 Let’s Talk About Newborn Poop: What to Expect in the First Weeks

    As a postpartum doula, I’ve had more conversations about poop than I can count—and I promise, you’re not the only one wondering: “Is this normal?!” Newborn stool is one of the most common sources of concern for new parents, and rightfully so—because what’s in the diaper can say a lot about what’s going on inside…

  • Compassionate Care Doula Services, LLC

    What Recovery from Childbirth Really Looks Like — The Things No One Tells You When you picture postpartum recovery, most people imagine snuggling a newborn and catching up on sleep while healing quietly. But the truth? Recovery from childbirth is messy, intense, and full of surprises no one warns you about. Whether you’ve had a…

  • Cesarean Birth in South Carolina

    What You Should Know & How to Recover Well Cesarean births-commonly known as C-sections-are one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures in the United States. And if you’re giving birth in South Carolina, it’s important to know you’re not alone in facing this experience. Let’s talk about the stats, what your body needs to…

  • The Best Diapers for Newborns: Gentle Choices for Delicate Skin

    By Compassionate Care Doula Services As a postpartum doula, one of the most common questions I get from new parents is: “Which diapers are best for my newborn?” The answer? It depends on your baby’s skin, your lifestyle, and what matters most to you—whether it’s absorbency, eco-friendliness, or softness. Here’s a breakdown of some of…