MEET our TEAM of doulas

oc, la & sd

  • Hi, I’m Bree!

    OWNER, CERTIFIED BIRTH DOULA, CERTIFIED HYPNOBIRTHING CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR, CERTIFIED CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR, LACTATION SUPPORT

    My name is Bree and I live in Orange County, California. My husband and I met in high school playing water polo. We were married in 2016 and couldn’t wait to be parents. Before this chapter of motherhood, I was a flight attendant which was when I first heard the word “doula.” Another flight attendant was studying to become a doula and it intrigued me. But after researching it, I decided to wait and give birth myself before going down the path of certification.

    Fast forward to 2018, I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy with a full head of blonde hair and named him Nikolas aka “Niko.”Giving birth was one of the greatest experiences of my life. I soon after learned that not everyone has a positive experience and struggled to find anyone who actually enjoyed giving birth as I did. I thought I had just been lucky and it made me worried to give birth a second time.

    For my second pregnancy, it was a challenge to get pregnant and when we finally did conceive, the pregnancy sadly ended in a miscarriage. I had a D&C in 2020, right in the height of the pandemic. I was completely alone and know how important support is during the pregnancy and childbirth journey.

    After a high-risk pregnancy with a lot of complications, in 2021 I gave birth to my rainbow baby at 36 weeks. She was a tiny 5 pound baby girl who I named Gabriella aka “Ella” and my experience with birth was just as amazing, if not better!

    When my son was 4 months old I joined a stroller workout group called Fit4Mom. I loved the support of other moms, as well as giving support to moms. In the beginning of 2020 I certified to be an instructor of the workouts. In 2021 I expanded my certification to teach prenatal workouts and it sparked the memory of wanting to become a doula.

    In 2022, once I felt my children were old enough for me to take on a career, I researched the different organizations for becoming certified. I decided DONA International was the greatest choice. I took a business course and became a certified doula business owner, completed the DONA training workshop and several other tasks to become certified. I am officially certified!

    My goal is to support mother’s and their partner during the happiest time of their life. Everyone should have a positive birth experience. No mom should feel overwhelmed before or after giving birth. It is a sweet time that should be cherished forever. I am dedicated to making sure families get the help they need to thrive in parenthood.

  • Hi, My name is Cori!

    I am a Birthing and Postpartum Doula, as well as assisting in Lactation support and your first 40 days of recovery.

    I am born and raised here in Southern Orange County, have two kiddos with a hardworking husband and we love the sunshine and getting outside with the kids at every chance we can get! I feel like my personality stems from nature, sounds hippy but we are all connected through Mother Earth if you think about it. I think that’s why I hold so much passion for birth work and the new life it presents to all things around us. 

    My desire to becoming a birth worker started to grow when my daughter came into this world, but I didn’t tap into my maternal instincts of all the birthing possibilities until my second birth of my son. The empowerment I felt with each birth, being vulnerable but also so deeply rooted within my own mind and body on what I had just accomplished blossomed a confidence so trustworthy that this new walk of life into motherhood was going to be absolutely life changing! And I wanted to share it. I understood how much passion I had to pay it forward to ensure that every woman should feel confident in her self, her birth story, and motherhood- regardless on how you birth your child. Not only are you birthing new life to your baby, but to yourself as a mother as well. I believe your birth story shapes and defines yourself as a mother and it is my goal as your doula to ensure you feel confident in that. 

    The most amazing gift of being a doula is being the advocate and emotional support for women while they are in the biggest transformation of their life, whether they are bringing their first child into this world as a new mother or a seasoned mother for her last baby, to be in the same presence of this magical moment is a true honor and is so important. It is my sole purpose as your birthing partner to take the worry, self doubt, and fear, of “can I do this?” To “I CAN do this”. Helping you feel confident in your birth. 

  • BIRTH & POSTPARTUM DOULA- DONA TRAINED - DAY TIME AND OVERNIGHT

    Hi, my name is Taylor Huerta and i live in Los Angeles County. My significant other and I have been together for 10 years and have a 5 year old daughter named Aubrey. Pregnancy for me was smooth sailing and I had an amazing pregnancy however when we had our daughter my boyfriend was back to work and I was alone with our baby. That sparked a curiosity in me. I was learning & going through all the waves of motherhood and I knew I didn’t want another mom to go through the same thing. So that’s when I took my DONA Certification training and became a postpartum doula. Now I serve families and provide that support as they navigate life with a new baby.

    After being a postpartum doula for some time and supporting many families, I wanted to expand my support as a birth doula. I completed the DONA certification training and am working towards full certification, which will be completed in 2024.

  • Hi, I’m Lina !

    DONA TRAINED BIRTH DOULA & LACTATION SUPPORT

    I am a pre-med psychology major at Irvine Valley College, and ideally in the coming year I will transfer to the University of Irvine. I want to practice medicine in a way that improves healthcare and introduces eastern medicine to hospitals all around America. When I started working for a company that utilized vitamins as a form of therapy, I began studying more about eastern medicine and the emerging holistic approaches to better health. They resort to vitamins that our bodies require to sustain a healthy lifestyle rather than medications.

    Around three years ago a family member of mine was pregnant with her first baby, she was uneducated about pregnancy and childbirth and at the time, I had been in a child development class and had recently learned about pregnancy and childbirth which gave me an advantage in helping her through her experience. I was with her every step of the way and helped her just as a doula would but at the time I hadn't realized I technically was her doula! That class had given me the knowledge to educate her and that is when my interest was sparked. I was captivated by it and had no idea how amazing it was. Since then, supporting a mother during childbirth has been a devotion of mine.

    The most rewarding part of being a doula is when I get the ability to encourage a mother and to reassure her that this is her body and we support any and every choice she makes, and to emphasize that her body was designed to do this, which is a concept that often gets forgotten during childbirth. Being able to assist a family in growing is both a blessing and an honor. I value the connections I've been able to make with my clients because they're the kind of connections you never forget.

  • Julie is our “Fairy God Mother” She is DONA trained in both birth and postpartum. She offers both day and overnight support to families in Orange County and surrounding areas. Julie is a mom of 4 and well experienced as a doula.

  • Certified Doula, Placenta Specialist

    Hi! My name is Chloe Malek. I was born and raised in Southern California. I am a wife and mom to one. I am a certified doula and placenta specialist. I am also an aspiring midwife. I have always been fascinated by pregnancy and birth. Since I was a little girl, I dreamed of the day I would get to experience being pregnant and giving birth. In 2022, I gave birth to my son and it completely changed the trajectory of my life. Before having my son, I did a lot of research on physiological birth, listening to podcasts, reading books and watching videos on laboring and birthing techniques. I had a long labor, 40 hours, and with the help of meditation, movement and hydrotherapy I was able to achieve an unmedicated birth. After my own birth experience, I felt strong and empowered. I felt called to birth work because I am extremely passionate about women's health and helping women have an empowered birth experience. There are many horror stories and fears around giving birth and I would love to help change that. I want to be able to help women have the birth they desire, and help them feel heard and supported. Women are so strong and capable. I would love for every woman I work with to walk into labor feeling confident and well supported. It is a honor to support woman during their pregnancy, in the sacred birth space and postpartum. I look forward to meeting you!

  • Hi, I’m Valerie, a birth and postpartum doula serving Los Angeles and Orange County.

    My passion for doula work started long before I knew what a doula was. I naturally supported friends as they navigated pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood, and when I found out about doulas, I knew I found my life’s calling.

    I was born and raised in Quebec, Canada, and grew up in a large family with a lot of children around. My family experience offered me a comfortability with welcoming new lives into the world. I am blessed to have 4 children of my own, whose births and babyhood experiences inform my passion and my approach to doula work. Health and fitness are of utmost importance to me, as is promoting holistically-minded living.

    As a doula, I work hard to support my clients in having the best experience possible by making sure they are educated, informed, and supported throughout their pregnancy, birth, and beyond. My clients refer to me as the baby whisper.

  • My name is Pam Busciglio. I’m an experienced and dedicated Postpartum Doula helping families for more than 10 years. I’m trained and certified through DONA, as well as a Newborn Care Specialist trained through NCSA. I’m also a trained sleep coach.

    I specialize in working with low birthweight babies, colic and GERD issues, high needs babies and multiples including my own 2 sets of twins! I’m proficient in creating personalized sleep and feeding schedules that meet the unique needs of each family. I’ve worked with a wide range of families including high net worth families, celebrities and other professional families providing them top notch care and support. I have lots of experience as a travel doula as well.

    With strong organizational skills I’m able to effectively manage the needs of families while ensuring they receive the highest level of care.

    Through my dedication and expertise I help families thrive during the postpartum period.

    I try to make a positive impact on those I support and as a mother of 8 grown children it just seems natural to work with babies!!

  • FULL SPECTRUM DOULA

    Birth, Postpartum, Pregnancy/Fertility Support, Bereavement, Registered Nurse

    Location: San Diego - Southern Orange County

    Hey there, I’m Taylor-Lynne. I am an expansive & holistic doula from Massachusetts with a background in Nursing. I believe that Mothers & families deserve to feel seen, heard, & empowered as they step into parenthood. Supporting my clients through their parenting journey from pregnancy to their postpartum period with loving specialized care is my goal! My medical background & 5+ years as a bedside nurse helps me immensely in my pursuit to ensure my clients are informed during every stage of their parenting journey

  • San Diego - South Orange County

    My name is Margot. I am a certified Yoga Instructor, Meditation Teacher, Reiki Specialist, Birth and Postpartum Doula, Psychology Major, Art Minor, and Doctor of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine and Massage Specialization in the making. I am located in San Diego, California.

    My intention is to help Mothers and people cultivate a greater awareness of themselves and peace from within, which in turn will permeate without in their life.

    I believe that we are our own greatest healers and have much more power than we often give ourselves credit for, so I aim to help support and activate that within those I meet and serve. Let’s add a bit more of that to your life, so you can continue to BlossOM!

    What helps me blossom: the ocean, sunlight, walking, hiking, running, music, dancing, traveling, etc.

    I look forward to meeting your needs on your birth journey and providing a safe, magical space for you and your baby.

  • DONA Trained Birth & Postpartum Doula

    Hello everyone,

    I am a birthing and postpartum doula serving Orange County/Los Angeles area.

    I was raised in Southern California and I am a mama of one.

    My overall goals are to help provide peace love and light in your birth or postpartum journey. I find that we feel most empowered when we are supported and heard. I believe that every person bringing a baby into this world deserves a doula by their side. My hope is that you find exactly what you are seeking so you and your baby can have the most phenomenal experience.

  • Hi there! My name is Lauren. I’m a DONA trained birth and postpartum doula.

    My mom Julie began her doula journey at a very young age, and I decided to follow in her footsteps after becoming a chiropractor. I’m very passionate about mind body connection, patient care, and advocacy. I’m known for being very hands on, intuitive, and nurturing. I look forward to connecting and supporting all you mamas and your families as your doula. Sending lots of love and light!

  • Hi, my name is Nele

    (Maternity Leave in 2024- Congratulations Nele!)

    BIRTH & DONA CERTIFIED POSTPARTUM DOULA, NEWBORN CARE SPECIALIST, LACTATION SUPPORT, TRAINED IN AYURVEDA FOR MOTHERHOOD

    I am a DONA International professionally trained birth and postpartum doula and a newborn care specialist. I grew up in Germany where a lot of pregnant women are guided by her doula through every step; from pregnancy to birth to postpartum and beyond. I wish to bring that peace-of-mind-factor to you and your family, like a warm hug inside and out. My husband and I met at the beach in Laguna when I was an exchange student going to High school for a few months. We fell in love very swiftly and by the time I had to fly back home, it was clear to both of us that this is it ✨ We flew back and forth for two years until he proposed to me on New Year’s Eve in front of my entire family. Of course I said YES! I moved to Orange County and we married a few months later and that was that! I worked as a nanny and as a teacher in a German preschool until we were blessed with our first daughter Evelyn. Almost exactly two years later, our youngest daughter Camilla joined the family. Since I can remember, I’ve been fascinated about everything around birth and babies. Growing, birthing and caring for your own baby is truly magical and precious, but can be scary and challenging if it’s not what you had expected. My purpose is to minimize traumatic births and postpartum experiences. Having my family still on the other side of the world, I understand how much great support means. This and nurturing can alter your experience and your ability to heal and grow. I wanna help you build your village. I would love to be by your side through those special moments of your life to offer non-judgmental support, emotionally and physically, make you feel understood, confident, capable and empowered. Let’s make this journey into parenthood positive and memorable together. I’m looking forward to meeting you!

  • Hello there! My name is Sharon, and I'm thrilled to connect with you here. In my world, I share my life with my wonderful husband and our incredible little boy who fills our days with joy and surprises.

    My journey into the world of birth-work stems from a deep-rooted passion for pregnancy and childbirth that took hold of me at a young age. The pivotal moment came when I witnessed my sister giving birth when I was 17. The duality of the experience, both challenging and profoundly beautiful, left an indelible mark on me.

    With a PhD in Molecular Medicine, I made the decision to step away from the laboratory to pursue my true calling in supporting expectant parents as they navigate the transformative journey of pregnancy, birth, & postpartum. Eager to transition into the role of a Birth Doula, I've always been captivated by the marvels of pregnancy and the ability of the female body to nurture new life & allow for the miracle of birth.

    My mission as a DONA trained Birth Doula is rooted in empowering women to shape their birth experiences according to their desires. I am dedicated to championing maternal-fetal health and providing unwavering support to women as they embark on one of life's most incredible journeys. I am here to walk alongside you, offering mental, emotional, and physical guidance to make your birth journey a truly empowering and memorable one.

    I look forward to the privilege of being a part of your birth story and helping you navigate this extraordinary time in your life

  • Sarah is passoniate about connecting moms to doulas. She is a mom of two girls and had a doula support her during pregnancy and her labors. She instructs prenatal and postpartum fitness. She is the person you’ll hear from when sending an inquiry!