Cindy Yale

“How a woman is cared for and supported during birth is a major Influence, not only in how she gives birth but also in how she feels about it.” - Penny Simkin .

My name is Cindy Yale and I began working with Doulas of CNY seven years ago. In those years, I have stood beside 60+ women as they met their babies! I have supported vaginal, c-section and VBAC and home births, first time moms and fifth timers!; and I have had the honor of providing services for repeat clients. My role each and every time is to help women educate themselves about their choices and to support them during this emotional, yet joyous event!

My Birth Doula certification is through DONA (Doulas of North America). I gained knowledge and understanding of the stages of labor, pain relief, comfort measures, breastfeeding and postpartum care. I am prepared to listen to you as together we create a birth plan that ensures your wishes are heard and strived for. I will massage, feed, nurture, walk with, support and comfort you along the entire journey. I promise to show you that every woman’s journey is different, special and unique. I promise to honor your trust in me as we work together to grow your family.

While I continue to care for couples through Doulas of CNY, and the Syracuse hospitals, I am very excited to announce that I have opened my own doula practice, Your Birth, Your Way - catering to the Southern Tier of CNY. This will include clients who will deliver in Geneva, Ithaca, Auburn and Cortland hospitals. If you are planning a birth center delivery or a home birth, I can also support the certified midwife you hire~

I am a Christian woman whose faith is renewed with every birth I support! It is my firm belief that women need trained informed, caring women supporting them throughout their birth journey. I would welcome the opportunity to answer your questions, talk about what you see as essential in your birth plan and begin to support you through your pregnancy, labor, birth and the postpartum period! Together we can welcome your little one into this world in a gentle, calm, beautiful way.