Frequently Asked Questions

LOC’D IN DOULA offers holistic, affirming, and full-spectrum doula support for a wide range of reproductive experiences. Based in Norwalk, CA and serving families throughout the Los Angeles area, services are rooted in culturally competent, client-centered care.

Our offerings include:

• Fertility Support: Guidance and emotional support for individuals and couples navigating fertility journeys, including natural conception, assisted reproductive technologies (like IUI/IVF), and early pregnancy planning.
   
• Prenatal Doula Support: In-person or virtual sessions to prepare physically and emotionally for birth, including education, planning, and wellness practices.
   
• Labor & Birth Doula Support: Continuous emotional, physical, and informational support during labor and delivery—at home, in a birth center, or hospital setting.
   
• Postpartum Support: Nonjudgmental care and companionship after birth, focusing on newborn care, recovery, mental wellness, feeding support, and family adjustment.
   
• Pregnancy Loss & Abortion Support: Compassionate support for individuals experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion, or other pregnancy outcomes—before, during, and after.
   
• Virtual & Telehealth Support: All services can be offered virtually to ensure accessibility and flexibility for every client.
   

LOC’D IN DOULA is here to honor your body, your choices, and your story—no matter where you are on your reproductive journey.

Yes, we currently accept Medi-Cal and Kaiser insurance plans. If you have any questions about coverage or eligibility, feel free to reach out to us directly. We're happy to help!

our first prenatal visit is a foundational session where we’ll build connection, review your goals, and prepare for the journey ahead. To make the most of our time together, please bring the following:

• Completed intake forms or questionnaire (if provided in advance)
   
• Your birth preferences or any early thoughts about your ideal birth experience
   
• Your support person(s) if they plan to be part of your birth team
   
• Health history notes (any relevant medical info, previous pregnancies, or current concerns)
   

• Notebook or journal to jot down questions and take notes
   
• Snacks or water – especially if you’re pregnant and need to stay fueled!
   
• Comfortable clothing – we may practice positions or comfort techniques
   

• Copy of your OB/midwife birth plan (if you already have one)
   
• Hospital or birthing center details (if you’ve chosen a location)
   
• Any questions or concerns you’d like to discuss (birth fears, family dynamics, etc.)
   

This first appointment is typically 90 minutes and includes time for getting to know each other, reviewing your contract, exploring birth preferences, and discussing comfort techniques. If you’re planning a hospital birth, we’ll also talk about your hospital bag and introduce your backup doula.

 A full-spectrum doula provides emotional, physical, and informational support across the entire range of reproductive experiences, not just birth.

At LOC’D IN DOULA, this means you can receive affirming, compassionate care through:

• Trying to conceive (fertility support)
   
• Pregnancy (planned or unexpected)
   
• Labor and birth
   
• Postpartum recovery
   
• Pregnancy loss, miscarriage, or stillbirth
   
• Abortion care
   
• Surrogacy or adoption journeys
   

Full-spectrum support recognizes that every person’s path to and through parenthood is unique. Whether you’re celebrating, grieving, or simply navigating the unknown, a full-spectrum doula meets you where you are—with care that centers your needs, identity, and choices.

You don’t have to go through any part of your reproductive journey alone, and with LOC’D IN DOULA, you won’t.

 At LOC’D IN DOULA, supporting LGBTQIA+ families isn’t just something I do—it’s part of who I am.  As a Black lesbian mother and doula, I understand the importance of feeling seen, respected, and safe during your reproductive journey. My care is rooted in affirming, inclusive, and trauma-informed support that honors all gender identities, family structures, and paths to parenthood.

I provide gender-affirming, inclusive care for queer, trans, and non-binary parents, including fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum support tailored to your identity and needs.

Here’s how I support LGBTQIA+ families:

• Inclusive language and intake forms that reflect your identity and family structure
   
• Respecting your pronouns, name, and choices—always
   
• Celebrating all family types—queer couples, trans birthing people, chosen family, solo parents, and more
   
• Creating safe, nonjudgmental space for your full story—whether joyful, complex, or in transition
   
• Support for gender-affirming birth and body experiences
   
• Referrals to LGBTQIA+-friendly providers and resources for fertility, lactation, and mental health
   

You don’t have to explain yourself here. You are already enough, and you deserve care that reflects your truth.

Booking a consultation is easy and free!

👉 Click here to schedule a 30-minute consultation

or

📧 Email me directly at regina@locdindoula.com

Whether you’re just exploring doula support or ready to build your birth team, I’m here to answer your questions and help you feel confident moving forward.