Cassidy Thornton
LPN, Postpartum Doula, CLC
I began my journey in maternal and child health as a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor, where I discovered my passion for supporting families through the early stages of parenthood and helping mothers feel confident in their breastfeeding journey. That passion inspired me to pursue my nursing license.
I went on to work in Labor & Delivery, where I gained valuable experience caring for mothers and babies during one of the most important moments of their lives.
I later became a Lactation Coordinator in a hospital and earned my Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) credential, allowing me to further support families with infant feeding and breastfeeding.
My journey continued into maternal-child home visiting, where I had the privilege of supporting families in their homes and helping them navigate pregnancy, postpartum recovery, newborn care, and parenting. I have also worked with Early Head Start, supporting young children and their families and focusing on healthy development and family well-being.
I became a DONA-trained Postpartum Doula. I primarily provide overnight postpartum support, helping families get the rest and confidence they need during those long, exhausting early nights with a new baby.
My career has taken me through many different roles, but the heart of my work has always remained the same: supporting mothers, babies, and families during the transition into parenthood. I believe no parent should feel like they have to do it all alone. My goal is to be part of that village—providing education, reassurance, compassionate care, and a safe space for families to find their confidence. Every step has shaped the way I care for families today.
What our clients say about care they received
Cassidy was truly amazing as our postpartum doula! She brought so much kindness, patience, and reassurance at a time when we really needed it, and made us feel supported and cared for as we navigated those first days. When we ran into difficulties with feeding, Cassidy was right there with helpful tips, techniques to try, and so much encouragement — she made feeding feel far less overwhelming. We are so grateful for everything she did for us, and would recommend her to any new mom looking for compassionate, knowledgeable, and genuine support!”
— Angela
Cass was fantastic at helping me position Liam so I could feed him properly, and she was so respectful the whole time. She came to me, helped me out, and gave me so many tips! I’d recommend her to anybody.
— Elizabeth
Cassidy was so friendly and supportive, especially when Xander was dealing with low weight. Everyone was pushing me to give him formula, but Cass stuck by my side and supported my decision — reassuring me that my milk was enough. She was there for me and made me feel like I was doing a great job. It meant so much, especially in those first few weeks when everything feels so overwhelming and emotional.
— Morgan T.