Meet Cymmie Knutsen ~ Seattle & Eastside Doula

I'm on doula hiatus while I care for my new bundle of joy born 7 weeks premature in January 2012.

Pronounced: SIM-eee Snohomish County doula pregnancy birth

I was amazed at my own ability to have a baby. This simple statement is what led me to be a doula. This work allows me to support families during the tender time of welcoming their child into the world. My ultimate goal is to make that experience a precious and cherished memory, where all the decisions and details of birth fade into joy.

Location: Edmonds, WA
Training: Labor Support Course (Taught by Penny Simkin at the Seattle Midwifery School) - September 2008, Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Training (Postpartum Support International) - November 2010
My Philosophy: As your doula, I view my role as part teacher, part coach, part cheerleader, part mother, part sister and part friend.
On a Personal Note: When not chasing after my three funny kids (ages 6, 4 and 1) I love to read, cook, and help with my church's MOPS group. My husband and I are also owners of Help at Home Handyman, a remodeling and repair company.

Client Testimonials

"Our experience with Cymmie was truly flawless."

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Random Facts

My full name is Cymantha, Cymmie is the nickname I've had since birth.
I am named after a local singer whose name my dad saw on a telephone pole concert poster.
I live 3 blocks from the house I grew up in.
I've had three absolutely wonderful hospital births. It took me awhile to call them wonderful.
My only 4.0 in college was The Psychobiology of Women.
My husband proposed to me and took a picture of it with a self-timer. Best. Picture. Ever. (except for my double chin)
I love to read and as a child my mom would take away my library card as punishment.
I have been Jean Enersen, KISS, Jan Brady and Cher for Halloween.
I worked in high-tech PR during the height of the Internet bubble.
I have a radio crush on Ira Glass of This American Life.
My three towheads drive me to tears with love and to the brink of insanity... almost daily.
I have an exceptional memory when it comes to unexceptional random facts.

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Clients Say...

"Because I had Serena with me I was able to achieve my goal of an unmedicated birth."

"Serena did a great job at being creative during our labor."

"My husband didnt feel like he was any less involved, or that his role was being taken over."

"Our experience with Cymmie was truly flawless."

"Emily reminded me of all the little things that made my labor easier."

"Emily's confidence and experience did a world of good in keeping me calm."

"I wish every woman had the opportunity to have someone as amazing as Emily at her side during birth."

"It was the best experience I could have hoped for."

"I have had two wonderful birth experiences and Emily was central to both of them."

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