Cynthia Sarlo Doula Profile

I was thrilled to have Cindy Sarlo attend my first birth as my doula. She tirelessly answered my questions and concerns during pregnancy, giving me advice on numerous pitfalls to avoid. She helped me prepare mentally and physically for the transition into motherhood. She was a great physical and emotional support to my husband and me in the week leading up to the birth of our son. She helped direct my labor positions and was there to relieve the pain of the contractions naturally with various techniques. She and my husband could then switch off in the hours to follow and sometimes both work to relieve me at once. One of them stayed at my side throughout the night and I don’t know how we would have lasted without our doula. I was glad to have Cindy there to advise me on hospital procedure. I was also thankful we had discussed the options I would face well in advance to make my choices easier during this stressful time. She not only attended to the baby’s needs, but to my recovery as well, making sure I had ample nourishment and water to break the fever that followed the birth and fight any infections. She had to return home the next day, but her invaluable assistance did not end there. In the days and weeks to follow, she was available to counsel me over the phone, directing me towards useful herbs or vitamins to ensure both a healthy Mommy and Baby. She also quickly helped me to identify danger signs regarding plugged milk ducts early on and gave me tips to combat it to avoid the dreaded Mastitis. I still enjoy her support as a postpartum doula and lactation consultant nearly 2 months after the birth and cannot begin to assess her value to us during such a momentous time in our lives. Mommy and Baby are happy and healthy and that’s what birth doulas are all about! Thank you, Cindy Sarlo, from all of us!