Tiffany G. 10/5/18
I hired Cinda for the birth of my second child. At the birth of my first child, my husband and I felt like we received almost no support from the hospital staff and basically birthed him all by ourselves without knowing what we were doing. In their defense, they were seriously understaffed and overwhelmed with mothers giving birth. So, we knew we needed some help with the second!
Cinda met with me multiple times before the baby was born and answered all my questions and was completely supportive of everything I needed, even when that changed multiple times.
I thought I had prepared myself for birthing another child, but this birthing process was so incredibly different then I had anticipated. I actually wasn't willing to speak much, l just couldn't be vocal unless I really had to. Cinda was amazing. She got in there and did her thing and helped me so much. She knew exactly what to do and was right there and helped so much. She was never annoying to me or overbearing, she never pushed her own beliefs or agenda and just gave me 100% support and shared her knowledge when i asked questions. My husband was so happy with her and said she was worth every penny. He said that the birthing experience was much more exciting for him since he knew I had all the support I needed. If I have anymore kids, I will definitely be using her again! I would suggest her to anyone who is looking for support from someone with a lot of knowledge and training! We were so lucky to have found her♡
Cinda met with me multiple times before the baby was born and answered all my questions and was completely supportive of everything I needed, even when that changed multiple times.
I thought I had prepared myself for birthing another child, but this birthing process was so incredibly different then I had anticipated. I actually wasn't willing to speak much, l just couldn't be vocal unless I really had to. Cinda was amazing. She got in there and did her thing and helped me so much. She knew exactly what to do and was right there and helped so much. She was never annoying to me or overbearing, she never pushed her own beliefs or agenda and just gave me 100% support and shared her knowledge when i asked questions. My husband was so happy with her and said she was worth every penny. He said that the birthing experience was much more exciting for him since he knew I had all the support I needed. If I have anymore kids, I will definitely be using her again! I would suggest her to anyone who is looking for support from someone with a lot of knowledge and training! We were so lucky to have found her♡
Emily T. 2/18/19
"Cinda has been with me through two of my babies' births and I truly couldn't have gotten through them without her by my side. There is something very comforting about Cinda's presence. She has a very kind and genuine personality and I felt that she sincerely cared about me and my feelings before, during, and after the birth. The methods she used to help me through the most difficult parts of labor were calming and very effective. She encouraged me when I needed it and helped me stay relaxed when I needed it. Cinda is extremely knowledgeable and intuitive, and I think those traits coincide to make her very good at what she does.
Cinda is a beautiful person inside and out, and I wholeheartedly recommend her as a doula. She is dedicated, professional, compassionate, and sincere, and you won't find anyone more kind-hearted than she is."
Cinda is a beautiful person inside and out, and I wholeheartedly recommend her as a doula. She is dedicated, professional, compassionate, and sincere, and you won't find anyone more kind-hearted than she is."
Kevin S. (delivered June 2016)
First off, let me tell you what I told her when we first met.
"As a husband, I am a robot. I would like to be as far removed from this process as I can be. However since I love my wife, I will be involved, but understand I dont have the propensity for emotion like other fathers. I was also very unsure about what to expect. I knew practically nothing about Doulas. The way I saw it, there are doctors and nurses for a reason, and to let them do the work. Boy, was I wrong on all accounts here.
From the start, Cinda was understanding of my feelings and didn't judge me based on that. It would have been easy for her to just discount me from then on in the process. However she kept me involved but not in a pushy way. She would make sure to ask me what I expected from her or the birth and how she could help me.
The night of the birth she was awesome. She showed up right away, and gave us a lot of good info on what to expect. We got sent home because we werent dialated enough, so Cinda actually went to another birth!! We came back to the hospital about 3 in the morning and Cinda had just finished with the other birth and she showed right up! She never slept the entire time, even being up all night. During the labor she was awesome with counter pressure moves and positive affirmations that my wife had chosen. What this did also was teach me. Eventually my wife preferred me to be doing the techniques. Cinda did not take it personal, she just kept supporting us, and I was only able to do it because she taught me. She stayed the whole time, even a about an hour afterwards to support us even more.
She was just always so supportive and so resilient through the whole experience. I never knew how grateful I would be for a doula. We woudl not have made it without her, at least we woudl have been fighting. My wife would have been upset with my lack of help had Cinda not shown me what I needed to do
"As a husband, I am a robot. I would like to be as far removed from this process as I can be. However since I love my wife, I will be involved, but understand I dont have the propensity for emotion like other fathers. I was also very unsure about what to expect. I knew practically nothing about Doulas. The way I saw it, there are doctors and nurses for a reason, and to let them do the work. Boy, was I wrong on all accounts here.
From the start, Cinda was understanding of my feelings and didn't judge me based on that. It would have been easy for her to just discount me from then on in the process. However she kept me involved but not in a pushy way. She would make sure to ask me what I expected from her or the birth and how she could help me.
The night of the birth she was awesome. She showed up right away, and gave us a lot of good info on what to expect. We got sent home because we werent dialated enough, so Cinda actually went to another birth!! We came back to the hospital about 3 in the morning and Cinda had just finished with the other birth and she showed right up! She never slept the entire time, even being up all night. During the labor she was awesome with counter pressure moves and positive affirmations that my wife had chosen. What this did also was teach me. Eventually my wife preferred me to be doing the techniques. Cinda did not take it personal, she just kept supporting us, and I was only able to do it because she taught me. She stayed the whole time, even a about an hour afterwards to support us even more.
She was just always so supportive and so resilient through the whole experience. I never knew how grateful I would be for a doula. We woudl not have made it without her, at least we woudl have been fighting. My wife would have been upset with my lack of help had Cinda not shown me what I needed to do
Sarah S. (delivered June 2016)
Two months ago I had a VBAC with Cinda as my doula for my third baby, a little girl we named Eliza. My first pregnancy was with twins and I ended up having a c-section. I had preeclampsia and the doctor thought it'd be best to take the babies out as quickly as possible. I never actually went into labor at all with my twins! With my little girl I knew I wanted to have as natural of a birth as possible with few interventions to reduce the likelihood that I would need another CS. As part of my plan I hired Cinda to help me. Right away I was put right at ease with her caring, compassionate personality. She is easy to get along with and listened to all my concerns. I knew she'd be a huge help with my birth, I just didn't realize how much! The night I went into labor Cinda was finishing up with another client's birth. You never would have guessed by her energy that she had already been up for hours without a break! She showed my husband and I awesome ways to help ease the waves, including using pressure points and groaning. We really couldn't have done it without Cinda. Even though I read and read about birth and ways to cope through it, she reminded me of everything I had learned and was there for me to literally and figuratively lean on. My labor was much longer and much more intense than I ever expected. After many, many, many hours into labor I was exhausted and decided to try low dose pitocin and an epidural to help things along. I appreciated so much that Cinda didn't try to talk me out of it and was completely supportive of my decision. A couple hours later when I was ready to push, Cinda was right there, helping to hold my legs to push and counting for me so I could focus on my effort. I can't recommend Cinda highly enough. She was our rock during labor and never wavered in her support.
Megan B. (delivered March 2016)
My husband and I just had our first baby. We are not really private people, but we didn't want anyone else in the delivery room for our baby's delivery. We wanted the delivery of our daughter to be a special moment for us and our little family. After meeting with Cinda, I was still hesitant on having her there in the delivery room with us, afterall, I wanted this to be a private moment. So, I set up another appointment for my husband to meet her and see what he thought. After meeting with Cinda, my husband said, "Even if you don't want her there, I want her there for me." After that comment, it was a done deal.
Having Cinda in the delivery room was one of the best choices we made. I loved having her there coaching me and coaching my husband. Cinda wasn't in the way at all. I knew she was there and would help in any way that we asked. She also just inserted herself just enough, that we were not overwhelmed. Cinda also puts off a good positive vibe that we loved!
My husband and I have decided the IF we have another baby, we both want Cinda there again!
Having Cinda in the delivery room was one of the best choices we made. I loved having her there coaching me and coaching my husband. Cinda wasn't in the way at all. I knew she was there and would help in any way that we asked. She also just inserted herself just enough, that we were not overwhelmed. Cinda also puts off a good positive vibe that we loved!
My husband and I have decided the IF we have another baby, we both want Cinda there again!
Amber (delivered December 2015)
My experience with Cinda Fish was remarkable. This was my third child and I wanted a better experience than I had with my two previous deliveries. Cinda understood my wants and helped me create a birth plan, answered my questions, and helped calm my fears. She helped me realize that I wanted a natural labor with as little interference as possible. When the time came for my son to be born, Cinda was a heaven sent miracle. She made me feel completely at ease and never left my side. She comforted my husband and we were able to have the birth we wanted. She has an amazing way about her and I would recomend her to anyone that is looking for a outstanding doula
Dawnelle M. (delivered November 2015)
Cinda Is an Amazing Doula! I have nothing but the best of praise for her and what she does. She was my rock and my biggest supporter during My pregnancy During Labor and even helped me after I gave birth with any questions or concerns I had with being a new mommy. I had a birth plan and she got me through it all . She was by my side supporting me throughout with breathing exercises and other things she taught me I was ready to labor naturally and have a non medicated birth. She is so positive and has such a peaceful sense to her. If you are looking for a Doula Cinda is the Gal for you. Thank you so much Cinda.
-Dawnelle & Baby JJ
-Dawnelle & Baby JJ
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