Birth Plan, Doulas, Motherhood, Newborns, Postpartum
Lauren Foster, Co-Owner
The Magical Golden Hour

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 Magical Golden Hour
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.

A Doula's Eco Friendly Baby Registry
Community, Doulas, Doulas of Orange County, Local OC Resources, Our Team
Lauren Foster, Co-Owner
Calling all amazing Doulas & Newborn Care ...
Calling all amazing Doulas & Newborn Care Specialists!
Birth Plan, Decision Making, Newborns, Parenting, Postpartum, Pregnancy
National Baby Co
Early Signs That You are Pregnant with Twins ...
Early Signs That You are Pregnant with Twins or Multiples
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?

Self-Care

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Delicious & Nourishing Postpartum Meals Delivered to Your Door in Orange County

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The postpartum period or what we like to call “the fourth trimester” is an incredibly sacred and special time in your life. It is a crucial time for rest, recovery, and bonding with your newborn. As you embrace those precious moments with your sweet baby, it's essential to prioritize your own well-being, and nutrition plays a key role in your postpartum recovery.

During this phase, your body craves nourishing, easy-to-digest foods that support healing and replenishment. Traditional postpartum cuisine, such as warm soups, stews, and broths, can provide the comfort and nutrition your body needs to recover from childbirth.

Ideally, you won’t be doing any cooking in the weeks after your baby arrives. Our hope is that you have a stash of freezer meals or have a meal train where friends and family can support you by dropping off nutritious food. If that’s not an option and if the thought of cooking feels overwhelming during those early days of exhaustion and adjustment, we have a great solution for you.

If you’ve been wondering if there’s a “postpartum meal service near me” - we’re here to tell you, yes there is! Mama Meals is a wonderful resource with their convenient postpartum meal delivery service in Orange County.

Mama Meals offers a selection of pre-made, nutritious dishes inspired by traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, and the Weston A. Price philosophies. Each meal is carefully crafted using high-quality, whole-food ingredients, cooked to perfection, frozen for freshness, and delivered straight to your doorstep.

With Mama Meals, you can simply heat and serve, giving you more time to focus on rest, bonding with your baby, and adjusting to your new role as a parent.

Plus, as a special offer, use our affiliate code to receive $20 off your first order!

Remember, the best postpartum meals are those that are warm, soft, and easy-to-digest, providing clean, protein-rich nourishment to support your recovery. Stick to comforting options like soups, stews, porridge, and broths while avoiding cold, hard, or highly-processed foods that may hinder your healing process.

Take care of yourself, mama, and let Mama Meals take care of the cooking, so you can savor every moment with your precious newborn!

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Nurturing the Mother-Baby Dyad With a Holistic 4th Trimester

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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.

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What You Need to Know About Starting a Business When Welcoming a New Baby

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Being a mom or dad is a full-time job, and so is starting your own business! We know first hand how hard it can be hard to combine the two. Starting up work again after welcoming a new baby can be challenging when your attention, time, and heart are split! Luckily, there are plenty of resources to help make it easier on you. Today we’re sharing a few of those resource— from doulas in Orange County to business formation services — that you can already start looking into even before the baby arrives to make your life easier further down the road.

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Working Mom-to-Be: 6 Tips for Working Full-Time During Pregnancy

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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!

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Conquering Infant Colic the Doula Way

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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.