As your due date nears, the reality of impending parenthood can be both exciting and overwhelming. You may be getting nervous or have anxiety around when you’ll go into labor. You may be stressing about getting the nursery ready or finalizing details for your maternity leave. That’s why planning and enjoying a big night out can provide a special opportunity to unwind, connect, and relish your partner’s company before your baby’s arrival takes center stage. I always encourage clients to schedule a “no holds barred” date night around 37 or 38 weeks - it’s a chance to take a deep breath, enjoy some quality time together, and remind yourselves why you’re a great team. Orange County offers an array of high-end, memorable spots to make this final pre-baby date night one for the books.
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.
A a veteran doula I get a lot of questions each day about hiring a birth or postpartum doula or other newborn care support. One of the most common questions is “When should I hire someone?”
I know by telling you that you should have hired someone yesterday, that it sounds like it’s too late, but really it’s likely not, so DO NOT PANIC. I simply say “yesterday” to stress the urgency of hiring someone as soon as possible.
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)
When we first started considering phasing out our agency and transitioning to a doula matching service, we had a lot of questions about how it would work and if it would be sustainable. One of the biggest joys in running our doula agency was having the opportunity to get to know our clients and support them through their entire journey. And while we knew we weren’t the first doula agency to have to pivot after independent contractor laws changed (nor would we be the last!) ultimately it was important to us that we didn’t lose the opportunity to connect with those searching for a doula in Orange County.
One of the biggest things that sets us apart from referral services is that personal connection that makes finding a doula so important. That is why we strive to get to know you, not only because we love hearing about you and what you want out of your birth/postpartum experience, but because it helps us make those matches made in doula heaven. By learning more about you and your care needs we can confidently match you with doulas who’ll you have good chemistry with (‘cause let’s face it, finding a doula is kind of like dating) and who will be able to support you in the ways that you need and want.
