Cynthia Hillocks

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Birth & Postpartum Doula
Gloucester Township, New Jersey
5 years of experience
5.0
About me

I am a compassionate and experienced childbirth educator and a birth and postpartum doula. I provide emotional, physical, and informational support to ensure you have the most empowering, calming, and positive birthing experience possible. With my guidance, you will feel confident, informed, and in control of your choices. Let's work together to create a memorable and beautiful birth story. *Essential Doula Care Services LLC is certified and fully insured. Your journey, your birth, your story, your way!

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Comunications (1994)

Certification and training

Traditional Postpartum Sealing (2023)

Adult Mental Health First Aid (National Council for Mental Wellness) (2023)

HypnoBirthing Educator, HypnoBirthing-The Marie Mongan Method (2022)

Spinning Babies (2019)

Birth/Postpartum Doula, Childbirth educator, Uzazi Village (2019)

CASA (2015)

Memberships and affiliations

Rising Tide Capital: The Community Business Academy 2023

Impacted to Empowered Leadership Development 2021-2023

NAACP Black Infant Maternal Mortality Task Force: 2020-2022

Philly Doula Coop 2021 -

CAPPA New Members Orientation Committee 2021

Evidence Based Based Birth 2021-

CDOSJ (Community Doulas of South Jersey): 2019-

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 1993-

Credentials
BA CD
Specialties
Belly Binding Birth and Lactation Birth Doula Birth Support Birth Trauma Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Consultation Breastfeeding Support Building Healthy Communication Childbirth Education Doula Trainer Evidence-Based Care Exclusive Pumping/Bottle Feeding Freebirth Healthy Eating Herbal Postpartum Care Home Birth Hypnobirthing Method Infant Care Labor Doula LGBTQ+ Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Newborn Care Perinatal and Infant Loss Postpartum Care Postpartum Doula Care Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc) Sibling Preparation Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Vaginal Steam Water birth Abortion Doula Care Massage Mental Health Overnight Newborn Care Parenting Support Pregnancy Loss Aromatherapy
Languages

English

Accepted insurances
Aetna AmeriGroup Horizon NJ Health Wellcare
Service introduction

I provide individualized perinatal support for family planning, and guidance throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum period. I am an expert full-spectrum doula and a Childbirth/Hypnobirthing Educator. I give breastfeeding consultations and support as well as traditional postpartum care with daytime and overnight support offerings.

Packages
Traditional Postpartum Sealing Package
Herbal bath, Pelvic steaming, Belly binding, and Bone closing ceremony.
$465.00
USD Flat rate
EDCS Birth Companion Package
1 complimentary meet and greet, 2 Prenatal meetings, 30 min. debriefing consults after every provider visit, 24/7 availability for emergencies and at 38 weeks, Continuous Labor and Birth Support, 1 Postpartum visit, and resources and references as needed.
$2,100.00
USD Flat rate
Mothering the Mother - Postpartum Care Package
Daytime (4hr min.) Labor and Birth debriefing, Breastfeeding support, Mommy meal prep, and snack station set up, nap-time, cleaning and preparing bottles, infant laundry, infant first bath-time assistance and care, etc. Overnight (8hrs) Parent and infant sleep support, Breastfeeding support, infant laundry, infant care, etc.
$45.00
USD Per hour
Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
4
5.0

I felt that I was in such good hands with Cynthia as my doula. She was knowledgeable, calm, and empathetic. She made me feel strong and capable and she consistently anticipated what I needed during labor (and helped my partner do the same). In addition to being there for the birth and in the following hours, she met with us while I was pregnant and postpartum.

- Stina R.

5.0

Cynthia served as our doula for the pregnancy and birth of our first child. We moved to the area during my third trimester and she was extremely supportive and helpful before and after our move to the area. I never once felt like I was going it alone, which was welcome relief given our large move during my pregnancy. She was knowledgeable and able to guide both me and my husband in ways that supported us best and led to a very informed, calm, and successful birth experience. I highly recommend hiring doula support, but even more so would heartily recommend Cynthia to anyone in the greater Philadelphia area. I wouldn’t have another without Cynthia!

- Jessica R.

5.0

My husband and I cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible support we received from Cynthia, our birth and postpartum doula. From the moment we met her, it was evident that she was passionate about her work and genuinely cared about our well-being. Her dedication, knowledge, calming presence, and nurturing nature made our journey into parenthood a truly transformative experience. During the birth, Cynthia was an unwavering source of strength. She provided continuous emotional and physical support, offering reassurance and encouragement every step of the way. Her calming presence helped create a serene environment, allowing us to focus on the miracle of bringing our child into the world. Beyond the birth, Cynthia’s support during the postpartum period was invaluable. She is a pillar of knowledge, guiding us through the challenges and uncertainties that come with caring for a newborn. She supported me when I was most vulnerable after the birth and when I was overwhelmed by being a new mom. Unfortunately my mother could not be at the birth or provide postpartum support, and Cynthia filled that void and made me feel like everything would be okay. She cares so much about our baby Oliver and we are forever grateful to her. Her reassuring words and non-judgmental approach gave us the confidence to embrace our new roles as parents. Thank you so much, Cynthia.

- Linlin L.

5.0

I came to meet Cynthia at the height of the Covid pandemic. We were in search of a doula who could assist in the delivery of our baby girl in June of 2022. Cynthia was our person. She offered compassion, gave me support so that I could better advocate for myself and my baby. I would strongly recommend her to anyone who needs a listener and someone to help support you through fears of childbirth. She supported me in my journey through Hypnobirthing and fully educated me on what my heart knew but my my mind needed reassurance. Would strongly recommend Cynthia she’s simply stated the best, and I consider a friend 17 months later.

- Vanessa C.

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