Meet Jennifer Black! Jennifer is a mother of five. She became passionate about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum work through her own varied experiences. Jennifer has lived and worked with families throughout NC, SC, GA, and now FL. She’s an IBCLC, Birth Doula, Newborn and Postpartum Doula, Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Passenger Safety Technician, and American Heart Association CPR/BLS Instructor. Jennifer has three associate degrees in science, psychology, and sociology, a Bachelor of Science in Maternal Child Health, and a Masters level nursing education.

She provides evidence-based, non-judgmental, and culturally competent care to all families. Her specialties include but are not limited to oral tethers, food allergies, milk supply concerns, pumping/flange fit, and LGBTQIA lactation (including induced lactation).

Meet Kelsey Spangler! Kelsey is a registered nurse with a background in Pediatric Emergency Nursing and Women’s health. She is also a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist seeking to obtain her IBCLC. Kelsey is a military spouse and became a mom about a year ago, with the sweetest one-year-old son. Like many new moms, she struggled immensely with her breastfeeding journey. Kelsey took breastfeeding classes, learned hand expression, and tried so hard to be perfect at it in preparation for her son’s arrival. Unfortunately, she found out the hard way that breastfeeding is a learned skill and it’s not natural for everyone. After experiencing her own issues and not having lactation support, Kelsey decided to go into lactation care so she could help other moms avoid the pitfalls. Kelsey aspires to help every mom reach their own feeding goals, no matter what they are, and feel supported while they navigate parenthood.

Meet Dani Curtis! Dani is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Registered Nurse who serves Travis Air Force Base and the surrounding area, as well as virtual consults across the United States. She’s a mother of two young boys. Dani’s personal experiences of pregnancy and breastfeeding inspired her to become a lactation consultant. She specializes in pump education and flange sizing, which is an area she passionately believes has a lot of miseducation. Dani uses up-to-date, evidenced-based research to guide her private practice at First Stop Fertility & Lactation LLC. Dani would love to connect and see how she can encourage families through education and support.

Meet Morgan Scarborough! Morgan is a Military spouse, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and a mother to two. She holds a B.S. in Health Education and is a Postpartum Doula. In 2020, Morgan became an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She has provided support for the communities of Fort Stewart, GA, and now the KMC area of Germany. She holds the position of Education Director for KMC Mom 2 Mom. Morgan’s goal is continually to bridge the gap of lactation disparity and to provide support to those who lack it.

My name is Paige Sochovka, I am a lactation consultant and military spouse at Moody AFB, GA. I have found my calling with supporting new mothers and lactation. It brings me great joy to walk with a mother through her journey. I am a huge advocate for mothers and their right to breastfeed. I specialize with tethered oral tissues (tongue ties), low milk supply, pump optimization, and military motherhood. All of this was born from my own postpartum experience. I know how hard it can be, and I’m here to help.

Meet Shannon Fleming! Shannon is passionate about helping moms, parents, and babies! She is a Physical Therapy doctor and specializes in Pediatrics and Pelvic Floor. Her rehabilitation and pelvic floor knowledge is a great asset. She loves to support families through their pregnancy and postpartum. Shannon created Mommy Strong as a tribute to strong mothers in the Military. Raised by an incredible mother who served in the Navy, Shannon is now an Army wife. Shannon’s husband is stationed at Fort Riley. However, she offers virtual doula/pregnancy support and postpartum classes.

Meet Angels Carr! Angel is certified as both a Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula by BEST Doula Training. Angels Heart and Hands Doula Services was born out of her desire to help mothers and babies successfully navigate through the beautiful yet challenging period of their lives. After having two children, Angel knew she wanted to help other mothers and babies through the process. As a Birth Doula, she is here to make sure you and your partner feel supported, educated, and empowered to make informed decisions and to have the best birth experience possible. As a Postpartum Doula, Angel is here to help ensure that with the support and education, your new family smoothly comes together and that you get the rest, recovery, and healing you deserve and need! She is LES (Lactation Education Specialist) Certified.

Hey, I’m Ashley!

Growing families need support as they navigate new seasons of life and I aim to support them from conception to postpartum. It’s not easy and you shouldn’t have to do it alone. As a doula I want you to feel confident in your abilities to birth and parent your children. I have been working, with families all over the world for 3 years now, providing them with evidence-based information to make informed decisions for their journeys. As a mother of 3 I know how stressful it can be trying to navigate parenthood while trying to take care of yourself.

I studied and went on to certify with DONA International and have supported well over 50 families in the last 3 years. I find it crucial to continue my education and keep up with current studies. I have attended a Spinning Babies workshop, am currently working on my CLC, and studying with Still Birth Day to become a bereavement doula. I hope to have both of those certifications completed by the end of 2022.

In 2023 I hope to bring some new classes to the area as education is crucial when making choices for your family. I began my family at the young age of 19 and suffered from postpartum depression alone. That moment in time was tough which got me thinking about how I could change things for the better. My solution is to offer a free monthly program for new parents to come out and socialize with others in their season of life called Postpartum Pastry Hour. It’s so dear to my heart and I believe important for the community. In the event you are looking for more than a social hour, I am able to refer you to my list of resources to get you the care you need.

As a military spouse of 18 years, I know how lonely it can be moving often and being away from family and friends. It’s my passion to help alleviate some of that stress and to provide a safe space for learning. I’m a hugger by nature, a lover of all things succulents, a labrador enthusiast, and I love to laugh with those around me. My career has shown me that no matter how you become a parent, you truly are magnificent!

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