About Cindy Cheshire

I first encountered doula care after I had my first child. The birth had been traumatic and we’d spent a few weeks in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU). A dear friend gifted me several hours of doula care that helped me feel seen and supported during such a vulnerable time in my life. It is my deepest hope that I can pay that kindness forward and help each of my clients feel just as seen and supported.

My doula care is trauma-informed and spirit-centered. I seek to care for the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. My background is in spiritual care, which means that I bring a skillset of active listening, conscious presence, and holistic care to traditional doula work. I am happy to run errands, organize meal trains, help you with the nuances of newborn care, or simply hold the baby for awhile so you can rest. I can also help you design a meaningful ritual to mark this important time in your life, go on a shopping trip together to help you make sense of that huge (and confusing) baby section, or talk through your birth experience. Some of my additional training and experience includes:

• Creighton Natural Family Planning

• Montessori education and care for the environment

• Nonjudgmental, holistic spiritual care and counseling

• NICU graduate parent

• Parent of children with special needs

• Military spouse

• Personal experience in unmedicated labor, traumatic birth, C-section, and VBAC

When I’m not caring for my clients, I am a master fiber artist who spins yarn, knits, crochets, and weaves; I even include a handmade baby blanket for clients who choose my top-tier packages. I’ve lived all over the country, including outside of Washington, D.C., in Chicago, and even in Juneau, Alaska. I currently live on a small homestead in Harrisville with my husband, our two children, and an ever-changing assortment of animals.