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Cynthia Unuigbe
Doula
Dr. Cynthia Unuigbe, MD is a visionary health tech leader and founder of Sleep & Cradle® Health, a pioneering digital platform transforming postnatal sleep health and care navigation. With a passion for empowering new families, Dr. Cynthia leverages technology, data analytics, and evidence-based solutions to bridge the gap between clinical care and home-based support—ensuring that sleep deprivation doesn’t become a trauma, but rather a challenge parents can confidently navigate.
As a trusted thought leader in maternal and child health, Dr. Cynthia integrates clinical expertise with digital innovation to help healthcare systems, payers, and employers adopt scalable solutions that improve outcomes, reduce disparities, and align with value-based care. With a commitment to health equity and family-centered design, she champions a future where every family thrives from hospital discharge to home.
As a trusted thought leader in maternal and child health, Dr. Cynthia integrates clinical expertise with digital innovation to help healthcare systems, payers, and employers adopt scalable solutions that improve outcomes, reduce disparities, and align with value-based care. With a commitment to health equity and family-centered design, she champions a future where every family thrives from hospital discharge to home.
9 years
Experience
Cynthia Unuigbe
- Miami, FL
- Ambrose Alli University
- Accepting new patients
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Sorry, you have been experiencing persistent stomach pain. Please show up to your doctor so they can take a history, evaluate you, and run the necessary tests to confirm a diagnosis. READ MORE
Sorry, you have been experiencing persistent stomach pain.
Please show up to your doctor so they can take a history, evaluate you, and run the necessary tests to confirm a diagnosis.
Please show up to your doctor so they can take a history, evaluate you, and run the necessary tests to confirm a diagnosis.
What activities to avoid before delivery?
This depends on how active you were during pregnancy. If you were actively exercising during pregnancy, it wouldn't be a question as your body would already have adapted to your READ MORE
This depends on how active you were during pregnancy.
If you were actively exercising during pregnancy, it wouldn't be a question as your body would already have adapted to your routine.
However, if you are not so active, you may want to avoid anything that strains you.
This phase would soon be over.
If you were actively exercising during pregnancy, it wouldn't be a question as your body would already have adapted to your routine.
However, if you are not so active, you may want to avoid anything that strains you.
This phase would soon be over.
How can a doula help during the second trimester?
During the second trimester, you could explore educational childbirth resources that can help you understand your body changes and what to expect for the rest of your pregnancy READ MORE
During the second trimester, you could explore educational childbirth resources that can help you understand your body changes and what to expect for the rest of your pregnancy journey.
A doula would accompany you during delivery providing emotional support and advocating on your behalf.
A doula would accompany you during delivery providing emotional support and advocating on your behalf.
How long should you use a postpartum doula?
It depends on what you are looking to achieve. During the postpartum period, you may consider hiring a newborn care specialist or a baby sleep consultant. These professionals READ MORE
It depends on what you are looking to achieve. During the postpartum period, you may consider hiring a newborn care specialist or a baby sleep consultant.
These professionals are experienced in supporting parents during this period and integrate every aspect of care to ensure both you and your baby thrive.
These professionals are experienced in supporting parents during this period and integrate every aspect of care to ensure both you and your baby thrive.
How can a doula help after delivery?
They provide emotional support during delivery and advocate on your behalf.
What drinks are good when nursing?
Any healthy drink is tremendous, but not alcohol or excess caffeine.
Rehydrate yourself and eat well with a positive mindset, and you will do awesome.
Rehydrate yourself and eat well with a positive mindset, and you will do awesome.
What is the safest formula?
You will have to determine which formula your baby is tolerating better. There are Cow milk formulas and Goat milk formulas that are gaining popularity. Start with one of those READ MORE
You will have to determine which formula your baby is tolerating better. There are Cow milk formulas and Goat milk formulas that are gaining popularity. Start with one of those and see how much your baby drinks and moves bowels. Use that for at least two weeks, and if they are not drinking well, irritable, or moving their bowels, perhaps it's time to change, if they are doing excellent, stick to that brand until otherwise.
How can a doula help after birth?
Yes, A doula can offer support during delivery and afterward. Other professionals can support you postpartum, including Newborn Care Specialists, Lactation Consultants, Pediatric READ MORE
Yes, A doula can offer support during delivery and afterward. Other professionals can support you postpartum, including Newborn Care Specialists, Lactation Consultants, Pediatric or Baby Sleep Consultants, and follow-up visits with your pediatricians and obstetricians to ensure you and your baby are doing awesome.
What formulas to avoid for a 2-month-old baby?
It depends on what your baby is tolerating. For example is your baby constipated with a particular formula? How can you determine this, are they drinking well, perhaps 4-5 ounces READ MORE
It depends on what your baby is tolerating. For example is your baby constipated with a particular formula? How can you determine this, are they drinking well, perhaps 4-5 ounces and have not moved bowel in 3 to 4 days and are constantly irritable? That’s an indication that they may be constipated and you could try another formula. Goat milk formulas are gaining popularity now, however you need to read the manufacturer guide as their dilution instruction is different from the cow milk formula.
What drinks are good during the third trimester?
Water is the safest drink to stick with. As you already know, alcohol is off-limits, natural juices are great. You are almost there. Remember that anything you take will naturally READ MORE
Water is the safest drink to stick with. As you already know, alcohol is off-limits, natural juices are great. You are almost there. Remember that anything you take will naturally get to your baby. I know you want the best for your baby, so you can never go wrong with making healthy choices and staying away from any addictive vices.
What formula is the best for newborns?
The choice of the best formula is based on the sensitivity of your child's stomach. The Cow milk formula is very popular, and there are various brands to choose from. You can also READ MORE
The choice of the best formula is based on the sensitivity of your child's stomach. The Cow milk formula is very popular, and there are various brands to choose from. You can also explore goat milk formulas, which are usually European brands.
It is worth noting that the European instructions for formula preparations differ from the American brands. They are usually a Scoop to one Ounce as opposed to the American brands that are a scoop to 2 Ounces.
Good luck making the best choice based on your baby's stomach sensitivity.
It is worth noting that the European instructions for formula preparations differ from the American brands. They are usually a Scoop to one Ounce as opposed to the American brands that are a scoop to 2 Ounces.
Good luck making the best choice based on your baby's stomach sensitivity.
What drinks to avoid during breastfeeding?
Alcohol, and any drink that contains caffeine. It is important to note that not just coffee contains caffeine, some chocolates, energy drink, tea and soft drinks contains caffeine. READ MORE
Alcohol, and any drink that contains caffeine. It is important to note that not just coffee contains caffeine, some chocolates, energy drink, tea and soft drinks contains caffeine. Caffeine is a stimulant and could cause your baby to to restless.
Do I need a doula if I have an epidural?
Epidural is usually given to ease you pain during delivery. If you require someone to support you during the process of delivery and hold your hands while you go through this beautiful READ MORE
Epidural is usually given to ease you pain during delivery. If you require someone to support you during the process of delivery and hold your hands while you go through this beautiful experience, then you could consider hiring a doula for support.
What are the disadvantages of having a doula?
If you have already decided to hire a doula, I suppose you have evaluated the advantages and the benefits of hiring one; I do not know of any disadvantages. There are a couple READ MORE
If you have already decided to hire a doula, I suppose you have evaluated the advantages and the benefits of hiring one; I do not know of any disadvantages. There are a couple of experts that provide parental support to expectant and new parents. Doulas are a great fit if you want help with delivery and breathing techniques; if you wish to have help navigating postpartum effortlessly, other experts can help with that. You will need to weigh the opportunities and costs of going with any expert you want to hire. I hope this helps you make an informed decision.
How can a doula help me during pregnancy?
Congratulations on your pregnancy, you are in your second trimester and the baby would soon me here. Doula's are trained non-medical personnel that offer a variety of services READ MORE
Congratulations on your pregnancy, you are in your second trimester and the baby would soon me here. Doula's are trained non-medical personnel that offer a variety of services including education with regards to breathing techniques during delivery and emotional support. Please, do not hesitate to reach back out if you have any other questions.
