Birth doula care

Birth support,
centered on you.

Steady, personal support through pregnancy and birth. As your Orange County birth doula, I help you understand your options and feel heard, with your partner included every step of the way.

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Birth doula packages from $2,800

An expectant couple during a maternity photography session — My French Doula · Orange County, California

Before, during & after birth

What working together looks like.

Your birth may take place at home, in a birth center, or in a hospital. You may plan an epidural, an unmedicated birth, or a cesarean. My role is to support your choices and help you prepare for the possibilities.

Preparation that makes room for your questionsPrenatal visits, childbirth and newborn education, and time to discuss your preferences. We build a birth plan together and talk through how to communicate it with your care team.
Support for your partner, tooPractical ways for your partner to help with comfort, encouragement, and communication, along with support when they need a break.
Continuous care through laborEmotional reassurance, comfort measures, and a familiar presence. I help you ask questions, understand the information your team shares, and make space for your voice.
A connection beyond the birthPhone and email support through pregnancy and postpartum recovery, plus a postpartum home visit and referrals when you need additional expertise.

Your preferences matter.

I support families without a preferred “right way” to give birth. Plans can change, and good support means adapting with you. I offer information, help with comfort, and encouragement while your licensed medical team handles clinical care.

I do not perform examinations, monitor your baby, provide medical advice, or make decisions for you. No doula can promise a particular birth outcome.

Birth doula investment

From $2,800

Your package includes prenatal preparation, on-call support from 37 weeks, birth support, backup doula arrangements, and a postpartum home visit.

Interested in photographs of your birth? Birth photography is available as an optional addition.

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Questions about birth support.

When should I reach out?

You can contact me at any stage of pregnancy. Getting in touch early gives us more time to prepare and discuss availability around your due date.

Can I have a doula if I plan an epidural or a cesarean?

Yes. Your preferences guide our work together. Emotional support, preparation, communication, and care for your partner still matter. We will also discuss your birth location’s policies.

Does a doula replace my partner?

No. I help your partner feel prepared and involved, and offer another source of reassurance and practical support.

Where do you support births?

I serve Orange County families, including Irvine, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, and surrounding communities. We confirm travel, availability, and access policies for your chosen birth location during your consultation.

A little support starts here

Let’s get ready for your birth.

Tell me what you’re hoping for, ask your questions, and see whether we’re a good fit. Your first consultation is complimentary.