December 1, 2023

Birth Plan, Doulas, Motherhood, Newborns, Postpartum

Lauren Foster, Co-Owner

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.

May 3, 2023

Decision Making, Pregnancy, Parenting, Newborns, Our Favorites

Lauren Foster, Co-Owner

A Doula's Eco Friendly Baby Registry

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.

February 11, 2022

Community, Doulas, Doulas of Orange County, Local OC Resources, Our Team

Lauren Foster, Co-Owner

Calling all amazing Doulas & Newborn Care ...

December 14, 2020

Birth Plan, Decision Making, Newborns, Parenting, Postpartum, Pregnancy

National Baby Co

Early Signs That You are Pregnant with Twins ...

November 16, 2020

Newborns, Motherhood, Parenting, Postpartum, Postpartum Doula, Baby Sleep

National Baby Co

Are My Twins Too Old For Postpartum Doula Care?

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.

Are My Twins Too Old For Postpartum Doula Care?

Mommy Shaming

Chelsea Lynn Croce, Co-Owner

March 20, 2019

Motherhood, Postpartum, Postpartum Doula, Doulas of Orange County, Birth Plan

The Myth of Modern Day Motherhood

Chelsea Lynn Croce, Co-Owner

March 20, 2019

Motherhood, Postpartum, Postpartum Doula, Doulas of Orange County, Birth Plan

Doulas of Orange County has a simple mission; to walk alongside of parents with steadfast support during the most monumental, exhausting, transformative and joyful experience of their lives; welcoming a baby to the world. The fertility journey, the pregnancy, the birth and bringing a newborn home are intense and surreal.