"I think about my birth experience often and am so thankful that I was able to avoid medical intervention entirely in a hospital setting. Cynthya helped make that possible and I am forever grateful!" - Julia Lamp

Specialties: Birth photography, evidence-based educator, LGBTQ+ families

18 months, peek-a-boo!

Hi, I'm Cynthya, the founder and owner of The Happiest Doulas. I see to the individual needs of each agency client and guide them through the process of working with our team. I also teach our private childbirth class, which we’ve nicknamed The Labor Lesson.

I am a Professional Member at Evidence Based Birth® where I receive frequent continuing education on the best practices in the field. As an evidence-based instructor and doula, I offer my clients a balanced approach to using mind-body relaxation techniques specific to pregnancy and labor.

For over 15 years, I’ve held certification with Hypnobabies as a Hypno-Doula, and as a Labor Doula with Childbirth International. In 2015, I trained as a bereavement doula through StillbirthDay to support all birth outcomes, and in 2022, I completed my training at the Center for Breastfeeding/Healthy Children Project to become a Certified Lactation Counselor.

Many moons ago, I studied graphic arts and design at Atlanta College of Art where I focused on photography in advertising. During the Covid shutdown, I picked up my old film Nikon again and documented life in the many months since. With an upgrade to mirrorless equipment, I’m delighted to capture baby’s first birthday for those who invite me to do so as well as provide Pregnancy, Fresh 48, and Family photography in St Pete.

I currently serve as President of the Tampa Bay Birth Network to carry on our mission of raising awareness for holistic and informed pregnancy and birth for all families. We serve both the community at large as well as birth professionals. If you'd like to learn more about me and my path through this awesome profession, please visit my personal site.

Get To Know Me

• At Christmas, I adopted a Cheagle puppy from Tampa Bay Beagle Rescue and named her Vixen.

• I lead a flag/color guard group for the Gulfport Geckos marching band, am an auxiliary member of the Second Time Arounders marching band, and spin a flag with the ROTC St. Pete and Tampa Bay Pride performers. It’s all silly fun and every quarter, I’m in a couple of local and national parades - look for me at the 2027 Rose Bowl!

• I’m a Nuptial Notary and officiate weddings and elopements anywhere in FL but mostly ceremonies held in the Sunshine City.

What do you want most for your clients? I want them to know they are heard, cared for and will be helped in whatever way I can do so.

Who do you like to work with most? My ideal client is someone who wants a boost toward reaching their set goals - whatever they may be. I am their biggest cheerleader and resource to help in whatever way needed during pregnancy and labor.

What differentiates The Happiest Doulas agency from the others? Our team is a tight-knit group of professionals who stay in frequent contact with each other. We attend various trainings throughout the year to further our knowledge and better serve our community. By working as a team rather than as individual doulas part of a collective, The Happiest Doulas provide the best back-up care for each other and our clients to be ready for any birth situation. We adapt to our client’s needs, compassionately providing tailored instruction, labor coaching, and postnatal guidance to ease your transition to parenthood.
 

Helpful blog posts that I’ve published:

Read This if You Don't Want to Bodyfeed
A Good Night’s Sleep
Episiotomy and C-section Rates in St Pete Hospitals
Labor Tips For Birth Partners