Trauma-informed, holistic doula care before and after birth
Serving the Monadnock Region and Southern NH
I offer trauma-informed, spirit-centered care for the whole person before and after welcoming a new member of your family. From helping you set up the nursery or learn baby massage, to homecoming rituals or washing the dishes while you take a much-needed nap, my goal is to help you encounter this life transition with intention, care, and support.
Check out some of my services below, and contact me with any questions. If you like what you see, you can also book your free consultation!
“Mothers need just as much attention as a newborn, because they too have just been born.”
— Simply Mom Bailey
Meet Cindy Cheshire
I first learned about doula care after I had my first child. The birth had been traumatic, and after we came home from the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU), a dear friend offered a few hours of her doula services as a gift. The ways she helped me seemed mundane, but they left me with a deep gratitude for being seen and served at such a vulnerable time in my life. I seek to bring that same feeling to each of my clients.
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.