Where Health and the Soul
Flourish Together.
At The Herbal Compass Birth & Wellness Collective, we exist to guide individuals and families toward safer, healthier, more empowered lives through compassionate midwifery care, doula support, herbal medicine, education, and community. Rooted in faith, traditional healing, and evidence-informed practices, we are committed to restoring the wisdom of birth and natural wellness while ensuring every family feels supported, nurtured, and informed throughout their journey.
Compassionate, evidence-informed care through every season.
To provide holistic care through midwifery, doula support, herbal wellness, education, and community — while empowering families to make informed decisions rooted in compassion and traditional wisdom.
The hands that hold your care.
Cheryl Smith is a practicing midwife, herbalist, birth and postpartum doula, and childbirth educator dedicated to providing compassionate, holistic care for growing families. Through The Herbal Compass Birth & Wellness Collective, she blends traditional wisdom with evidence-based practices to support individuals from pregnancy through postpartum and beyond. Her mission is to empower families with education, personalized care, and natural wellness rooted in faith, compassion, and community.
Viia Smith serves as the Administrative Assistant and Social Media Manager for The Herbal Compass Birth & Wellness Collective. She helps keep the practice running smoothly while creating engaging content and connecting with the community online. An experienced seamstress with a passion for craftsmanship, Viia also lovingly handcrafts the baby blankets and other handmade keepsakes offered through the collective, adding a personal touch to the care each family receives.
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The best way to know if we're the right care team is to meet us.
An ecosystem of care —
woven for every season.
Care that meets you where you are and moves with you as you change. Each of our services is offered on its own, and each is designed to weave beautifully with the rest.
Midwifery Care
Complete prenatal, birth, and postpartum care in your home or one of our partner birth centers. Continuity from your first visit through six weeks postpartum.
- 12+ prenatal visits
- Home or birth center delivery
- 6 weeks of postpartum follow-up
- Newborn exams & care
Doula Support
Continuous physical, emotional, and educational companionship — before, during, and after your birth.
- Prenatal preparation visits
- Continuous labor support
- Partner coaching
- Postpartum in-home visits
Herbal Wellness
Constitutional consultations and custom protocols to support fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and cycle health.
- 90-min intake consultation
- Custom herbal protocol
- Medication interaction check
- 2-week follow-up included
Postpartum Care
Overnight and daytime postpartum doula support to protect your recovery and your bond.
- Overnight sleep support
- Sibling care
- Emotional check-ins
- Rest-first rhythms
Nourishment Support
We prepare warming meals and nourishing foods for families through pregnancy, postpartum, and seasons of healing — trays, freezer stock, and simple daily rhythms.
- Postpartum meal delivery
- Freezer stocking
- Herb-infused broths & teas
- Family-friendly menus
How care unfolds, gently.
A complimentary 30-minute conversation to hear what you need.
We co-design a plan of visits, herbs, education, and support.
Your team walks with you — clinical, emotional, and herbal — for the whole passage.
The care continues through your fourth trimester and into life beyond birth.