In the quiet hush of the labor & delivery room, where the air is charged with anticipation and the scent of earthiness and birthyness, a new chapter in your life unfolds. The rhythmic cadence of your breath is mirrored by the gentle whispers of your doula, a reassuring presence in this oh so sacred moment. The culmination of nine months… maybe more, leads to this: the first hour with your newborn.
When I was selecting items for my baby registry, it was really important to me to not go overboard. As a doula of 14 years, I’ve seen families get overwhelmed with the amount of stuff in their homes and nurseries and I knew I wanted to keep things on the simpler side. I also wanted to be mindful of the impact on not only the environment, but also my baby’s microbiome - which meant finding a lot of eco-friendly products to keep waste down and keep our home as “low tox” as possible. Here you’ll find some of my favorite sustainable and most useful items that I registered for.
The Doulas of Orange County office phone rings.
I pick up. “Hello! Doulas of Orange County. Lauren speaking.”
A strained voice sounds relieved to hear me, and it sounds like she has been crying. She’s an exhausted new mom of 12-week old twins and a 20-month-old toddler (who won’t let her out of his sight). She’s drained from her twin pregnancy, a difficult birth, and breastfeeding challenges. She struggles to keep up with laundry and wash enough dishes to have plates for the next meal. Her partner has been trying to feed the baby at night, but she’s still waking up to pump for multiples and can’t help but feel guilty about how tired her partner will be at work the next day. She really needs a postpartum doula in Irvine, CA.
“Can you help me, even though my babies are so old?” She asks.
In the quiet hush of the labor & delivery room, where the air is charged with anticipation and the scent of earthiness and birthyness, a new chapter in your life unfolds. The rhythmic cadence of your breath is mirrored by the gentle whispers of your doula, a reassuring presence in this oh so sacred moment. The culmination of nine months… maybe more, leads to this: the first hour with your newborn.
The postpartum period, often referred to as the "4th trimester," is a time of profound transformation and adjustment for both mother and baby. At Doulas of Orange County, we believe in the power of holistic care during this sacred phase, incorporating time-honored modalities that promote healing, restoration, and bonding.
Our unique matchmaking services seek to connect you to ideal clients in Orange County and all of Southern California! You set your own rates, create your own work schedule in conjunction with your clients, you choose your travel radius and you always have the final decision on which clients you want to work with.
We are actively seeking Orange County and Los Angeles birth workers who are able to provide non-judgment support and unbiased care. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including but not limited to people of color and LGBTQI+ individuals to join us in serving a wonderfully diverse population of families. Fluency in languages other than English is also a welcome asset.
If you...
Are a Trained/Certified Birth Doula, Lactation Counselor or Consultant, Postpartum Doula or Newborn Care Specialist or Childbirth Educator
Are Resourceful, Self Motived, a Problem Solver
Have a Professional Work Ethic
Are able to work in a Team Model and communicate efficiently with owners and colleagues
Are Compassionate and Creative
Able to provide Non-Judgmental Support of all client's needs and birth or parenting choices
Love Families and Children
Value Professionalism and Quality of Care
Can provide patient, helpful and Sincere Support to new & expecting families
Are Computer Proficient & Social Media Savvy
We offer...
Client inquiries and matchmaking to vetted families
Mentoring, support, and team camaraderie
Expense of company website, expos, marketing materials covered
Ongoing advertising and in-person networking done by owners
A reliable team of built-in dedicated backups in case of emergency
Open invitation to our virtual member group gatherings and continuing education opportunities (based on membership tier chosen)
We seek independent business owners who are trained and certified or actively working towards certification. We are looking for birth & postpartum professionals who are motivated, have ample and regular availability and the desire to nurture modern families in Orange County, Long Beach, the Inland Empire, Los Angeles, and San Diego.
If extended an offer to become a member of our team, the following will be required before receiving client referrals:
Certificate of completion for relevant trainings/certifications
CPR and First Aid certification
Verification of LLC or DBA or Business License (where applicable)
Copy of professional liability insurance
Valid driver’s license
Permission to run a background check
Completion of our contract
Completion of your online profile
Doulas of Orange County is a subsidiary of National Baby Co, LLC
(our national brand providing doula matching throughout the US)
With so many changes happening in your body, pregnancy can feel like a full-time job in itself. But what about your other job? You want to continue working full-time until maternity leave while feeling your best. We’re here to tell you that it’s possible! You can do this!
We talked to clients and doulas on the Doulas of Orange County team about how they’ve managed to continue working during their pregnancies and are sharing their top tips with you!
A colleague and I talked about soothing babies with colic over iced coffees at Kean Coffee last week. Both of us are currently working with families who have fussy babies, her as a newborn care specialist and me as a postpartum doula. We both noted how much more difficult colic is to cope with in the midst of and in the aftermath of Covid. Parents are having a more challenging time getting support from friends and family.
