We found Diana through Doulas of OC. She served as our birth doula as well as a postpartum night doula. During the interview, I immediately felt like she'd be a great fit for our family. As a first time mom I wanted someone with lots of experience and Diana came with so much! She came to the house for several prenatal visits to go over my birth preferences as well as provide education, and help prepare me - mentally and physically. She was so helpful in days leading up to delivery when I had questions I could text her or call her. Once my water broke she quickly came to the hospital and was with us until we were ready to go down to the Mother a baby unit. She was another set of ears and eyes during my birth that was amazing to have for me and my partner.
Postpartum night visits were incredibly valuable. For helping ensure that my daughter was latching properly, to grabbing me snacks from the fridge in the middle of the night. She was amazing. And our baby now sleeps through the night which she started to do almost by 1 mo; I credit Diana for a lot of the legwork that helped our daughter gain the skills to do that. And she remains in touch which is wonderful.
If we have a second baby, Diana will be on speed dial again. If you are able to use Diana you will not be disappointed.
— Ariana
We knew that we wanted an experienced doula for our first child, and Diana was the right guide for us. From our first phone call to delivery day (and even after), Diana shared her techniques, anecdotes, and wisdom from throughout her years. Within what was our control, giving birth to our son went as smoothly as it could have.
— AJ Macabasco
There are not enough words to express what a godsend Diana is. We credit so much of our survival in the newborn days to Diana - I think it is to her credit that we were able to even enjoy those early days. She supported us in countless ways - treating us like family and pouring so much energy and life into us.
From the day we met Diana in my third trimester, my anxiety over bringing home a newborn for the first time was put at ease. Diana shows up with such a strong, calming, warm, and fun presence, I knew the three of us would be in good hands from the start.
Diana showed up the same night we returned from the hospital, and she worked tirelessly to ensure we were all taken care of. I felt so comfortable having her take care of our new baby, and she made sure to support me in my postpartum healing and breastfeeding as well.
Over the next couple months, she gave so much to us. The ability to sleep through many nights, her wealth of baby knowledge, she helped set us up with routines that have helped us have a thriving, sleeping baby to this day, she brought joy into our home with her stories and energy...we were devastated when our time with her came to an end. Diana is truly the best, and we look forward to having her back with our next child!
— Polly
Diana is hands down the best decision we ever made! My husband and I can't imagine what we would have done without her. We decided to get a doula somewhat last minute, I was already in my 3rd trimester. Even with the short time we had with her, she helped tremendously and was so supportive and reassuring the entire time. I hope to never know what it would be like to give birth without her by my side!
— Alicia Camacho
We are so thankful to have had Diana as our birth doula. From the start of the pregnancy she gave us advice and support, and she was always available whenever we had questions.
She was also amazing during labor and delivery. She showed up with everything we might need like a birthing ball, a comb, a fan, and many other little things that made a big difference since we didn't need to worry about bringing anything. She moved my wife into different positions every hour, which really helped labor progress and kept the baby in the right position. My wife only had to push for 40 minutes and the baby arrived with no complications.
We even had a false alarm and went to the hospital a day early. Diana came with us then and came back again the next day when it was the real thing. She is caring, knowledgeable, and dedicated. We would absolutely want to work with her again for our second baby.
— Andy
Going through birth as a husband, there were so many moments where I felt out of my depth. I wanted to be there for my wife in every way, but the truth is, there are parts of the experience where you just don’t know how to help. Having Diana with us changed everything. She knew exactly how to step in when I couldn’t, and she supported my wife in ways I never could have on my own.
For me, Diana wasn’t just there for my wife—she was there for both of us. She gave me peace of mind, helped me understand what was happening, and made sure I could still play an important role without feeling lost. She was the strength and reassurance our family leaned on, and I’ll always be thankful for that.
I can’t imagine doing this without her. If we have another child, there’s no question Diana will be part of that journey from start to finish. For us, Diana wasn’t just a doula—she became family. She will always be a part of our lives, and we are forever grateful for the role she played in bringing our baby into the world.
— Nick Olivas
We truly cannot imagine having gone through birth and postpartum without Diana by our side. From the very beginning, she was an anchor of knowledge, calm, and compassion. She guided us through every step of the journey with such care and attentiveness that we felt both supported and empowered throughout the process.
What makes Diana so special is not only her expertise, but also her heart—she became like a family member and a dear friend to us. She anticipated our needs before we even knew them ourselves, and her presence brought comfort and confidence in moments that could have otherwise felt overwhelming.
Looking back, it’s clear how instrumental she was in shaping this entire experience for us. Should we choose to have another child, there is no hesitation in knowing that Diana will be an essential part of that journey from beginning to end. She is truly one of a kind, and we are endlessly grateful for her.
— Ashley Olivas
Moms & Dads, my prayers and best wishes for you on the days ahead.
Working with Diana was an absolute dream! If you read nothing more, know Diana is so thoughtful and caring of Mom, Baby and Dad.
We met Diana on the night we brought our daughter home from the hospital. She put her plans on hold to come over right over and guide us through everything (bottles, swaddling, burping, lactation, etc.). As prepared as we (thought we) were, Diana patiently shared so much wisdom and helped us feel capable. For first time parents, this is invaluable when you're just trying to do your best on no sleep.
For the Dad's - It was difficult to let someone into my home, but it was the best decision. When you see your wife and newborn be cared for by Diana, you'll know you made the right choice for your family too.
10 out of 10... She is the best!
Matt
— Matt C
As a soon-to-be first time father, I was initially very skeptical about what the point of a doula was. What I thought would be an unnecessary extra cost when nurses and doctors at the hospital would be provided turned out to be the best decision my wife and I made when the time came for labor, delivery, and even the after-birth check in.
Let me put it short: Having Diana with you is practically the same thing as having a senior nurse with you at all times. This is especially comforting given that hospital nurses are not always the most attentive or responsive. And the doctors even less so.
Diana was an absolute god-send and made the whole labor and delivery experience for me and my wife so smooth—you know, as far as birth goes. In fact, throughout the entire labor and delivery process, EVERY nurse couldn’t stop talking about how amazing they thought Diana was and even followed Diana’s lead on what decisions to make.
I’ll man up to my mistake and will absolutely hire Diana for every other baby my wife and I have. I’ve told every one of my soon-to-be father friends that my wife and I would never go through the process of labor and delivery without hiring Diana for her doula services and that they should look into it as well.
Knowing what I know now, it’s money well spent and a definite no-brainer.
— Sameer Khan
I don't think enough good things can be said about Diana. Truly made my labor experience as smooth and comfortable as possible. Her expertise provided both of us with so much comfort knowing we were in good hands. Our nurses loved working with her, and also expressed how helpful she was to them.
Before labor during my pregnancy, she was available to us via text and phone and did 2 home visits where she helped me with my nursery and gave pumping/collecting collostrum advice. During my 48 hour labor, she stayed connected to us and helped me labor at home for several hours after which we went to the hospital and she stayed by my side the ENTIRE time. After baby was born she did another home visit to help us adjust and provide incredibly helpful advice.
When i reflect on my experience, hiring Diana is one of the best choices I could've made for myself. Her comfort, experience, and efforts are unmatched. She made me feel safe and well taken care of. Having Diana by my side took a huge mental load off my shoulders and allowed me to focus on having the peaceful labor that I envisioned. I would hire her again and again for any future babies I may have!!
— Savera
Diana was an absolute lifesaver... I counted the hours until she came over at night because I needed her support, emotionally and physically with the baby.
— Ashley Hawthorne
Hiring Diana as our doula was one of the best decisions we made. From the moment we met her, she felt like part of our family—warm, kind, and truly supportive. I have cerebral palsy, and Diana went above and beyond to learn about my body and needs, listening to me and consulting trusted resources in her network. That level of care and attention meant so much to us.
Diana guided us through every stage of preparation. She helped create our registry, gave us a baby boot camp, and even provided a CPR course so we felt confident as new parents. When we had a false alarm and she happened to be out of town, she didn’t miss a beat—she checked in constantly and arranged for a backup doula, giving us complete peace of mind.
When it came time for delivery, Diana was our rock. She knew exactly what to do at every step, offering emotional strength and practical support that made the entire experience so much more positive and empowering. After we came home, her care continued with overnight support, lactation guidance, and breastfeeding help. Even now, we can call her with any question and she’s always ready to support.
Diana is so much more than a doula—she becomes part of your team and your family. If you’re looking for someone experienced, caring, and truly dedicated, we highly recommend Diana. We are forever grateful for everything she’s done for us and our little one.
— Rachel Eidell
I cannot put into words and describe how helpful Diana was from the . Diana still check in with us even though our little one is six months now.
She taught me so many little tips and tricks throughout the way as well, which were extremely helpful when our little one was the first born. She spent time in the hospital as well as as time in our home and helped us so greatly nightly with our little guy. Those extra nights of sleep were everything to us. We will forever be grateful for Diana and her support.
— Sara Farsani
Diana was a great overnight postpartum doula for us anxious first-time parents! She has a confident, calming and nurturing presence, guiding us through everything from feeding to sleep routines. She’s a baby whisperer, our baby loved her immediately. By the time she left, we felt more confident and our baby was sleeping well averaging just one wake-up during the night.
— Melissa & Jeff
I'm deeply grateful that meeting Diana was not just a chance encounter, given her incredibly busy schedule, but Roth is truly a divine blessing. She empowered me to reach new heights of calm, alleviating my anxiety to an all-time low, and instilled in me the confidence to assert my birthing rights, accepting what I couldn't control. She selflessly devoted late nights to supporting me, always available to answer calls and questions, ensuring I never felt alone on this journey. Moreover, she uplifted my husband, empowering him to become a rock-solid support system, the 'baby door' that brought us closer together.
we literally love her even my mother who lives across the nation was enamored by her wisdom and knowledge. <3
— Diana Saint Simon
Diana is amazing! Not only a wonderful person and genuine spirit, but she is truly so knowledge about birth, newborn baby care and beyond. I had quite the traumatic and unpredictable labor experience and I would have not made it through without her support. Even going into birth, she calmed all my nerves and provided me with much needed care and support. I felt so prepared for birth because of her and had no anxiety. Throughout the labor process she guided me and provided much need relief/comfort despite all the twists and turns! Even after birth, she still showed our family support and made sure to check on us. If you want to feel confident and calm during pregnancy and throughout your birth, you need to work with Diana! I will always be grateful for her.
— Gabriella Kiley
Diana was an amazing nighttime doula for my family. This was my second child and knowing that our baby was in good hands allowed for me to get more sleep. She is a very kind person and brings good calm energy which is so important in those early postpartum days. She did a great job of communicating with us regarding scheduling and when to wake me to feed the baby. Even as a second time mom, she taught me new things because she is so knowledgeable. If I have another baby I would use her again and definitely recommend her!
— Luciana Kohnke
Diana saved us when we brought our daughter home. As first time parents we had a steep learning curve, figuring out the baby's cues, establishing my milk supply, and learning how to create good sleep habits. I learned so much from Diana in the short time we had together, things that have helped me become a more confident mom caring for a newborn. Beyond that, we couldn't wait for Diana's visits every day not only for the extra rest but for the incredibly calming, and safe energy she brought to our lives. I felt like we got out of survival mode so much more quickly with Diana as our guide.
— Jenna Kulinski
Diana was my postpartum angel!!! I don't even know where to begin. Diana is truly a special gift of a person who genuinely cares about each of her babies and families that she works with. She visited us in the hospital as soon as our baby girl was born and was with us a couple times a night for 8 weeks. She went above and beyond for me when challenges arose for me like breastfeeding. She is so well connected in the postpartum network and has a person for anything. Our 3 month old sleeps through the night (11.5 hours straight) and I credit Diana. She helped establish good sleep habits from the very beginning all while making me feel cared for as a new mother. I can't wait to have her back for our next baby!
— Jessie and Andrew Silver
As a single mom, by choice, I hired Diana to accompany me through the birthing experience and leading up to it. Never would I imagine how much care I received throughout before during it after that time. I had a very long birth, and Diana was there from the very beginning, before I gave birth she gave me some really good advice with regard to choosing a doctor or a midwife at Irvine Hoag hospital. After I gave birth, I had really hard time with finding a newborn care specialist, and she helped me connect with someone who helped me get my baby sleeping through the night by three months. I wholeheartedly recommend Diana!
— Sara Erickson
Diana Is an Absolute Angel – We Couldn’t Have Done It Without Her!
From the moment we brought our newborn home, Diana was there to help guide us every step of the way. Those first few weeks with a newborn can be overwhelming, but having Diana by our side made all the difference. She was truly a lifesaver, and I don’t know what we would have done without her!
Thanks to her loving care, I was actually able to get the rest I so desperately needed—something every new mom knows is priceless. Knowing our baby was safe in her hands overnight gave me such peace of mind. But beyond just helping us sleep, she taught us so much. From newborn care tips to nursing support, she patiently guided me through every challenge with kindness and encouragement. Her expertise with breastfeeding was invaluable, and she helped me gain the confidence I needed in those early days.
One of the greatest gifts Diana gave us was setting up good sleep habits for our little one from the start. Thanks to her, we established an effective sleep routine, which has been a game changer for our family.
Diana is more than a doula—she has become like family to us. She is warm, nurturing, and truly one of the most incredible people we’ve ever met. We feel so lucky to have had her during this special time, and she will always hold a special place in our hearts. She is simply the best!
— Elizabeth Moser
Diana was an absolute lifeline as we navigated the overwhelming journey into parenthood. As first-time parents, we were constantly searching for reliable information, and Diana provided that, along with a profound sense of peace. Her impeccable communication and intuitive understanding of our needs were truly remarkable. She offered unwavering comfort throughout my pregnancy, labor, and postpartum period. Thanks to her guidance and support, our son was sleeping through the night within three weeks, and I experienced a remarkably swift mental and physical recovery during the months she cared for us. Diana didn't just help us; she empowered us to enter parenthood with confidence and tranquility. Even after her employement, we stayed in touch and our son continues to do thrive.
— Teagan Auerbach
Having Diana as our doula completely changed my birth and postpartum experiences for the best! I was referred to her by a friend and I couldn't be more grateful.
Not only is she extremely competent at what she does, she is also very warm and sensitive, which helped me feel at ease before giving birth. She gave me a lot of practical advice that helped me prepare for labor and bringing the baby home.
Having Diana on call in the weeks leading up to my birth gave both my husband and I great peace of mind. She came to the hospital right away when I began my labor and was with us the entire time (28 hours). Diana had a friendly rapport with the hospital staff that helped me feel like everything ran smoothly. My husband was even able to rest for a few hours knowing that Diana was by my side the whole time. I trusted her advice at every turn and had an overall very good birthing experience.
Once our baby was born, as first time parents we were nervous to spend the first few nights at home. Having Diana here with us was a huge help and comfort. We learned so much! Now five months later, we're still calling her for advice and to keep in touch. For my next birth, I will absolutely choose Diana again.
— Brittan
Diana is an incredibly strong, energetic, intuitive, and warm individual. From our first Zoom interview, I felt an immediate connection with her. As my due date approached, we met a few times in person, and while I was thrilled to get to know her better, I couldn’t help but wonder how I would navigate such a monumental life change with someone I hadn’t known for long.
When the time came for my delivery, Diana quickly became my rock. Despite several complications, she was by my side at every stage, offering unwavering support and invaluable knowledge. Her presence instilled confidence in the quick decisions we had to make. I labored for two days, with Diana right there through every contraction, only stepping away for two brief 20-minute breaks.
I feel incredibly blessed and fortunate to have had her support. I honestly don’t know what I would have done without her. My baby was born happy and healthy, and I attribute much of that to Diana’s exceptional care.
— Sheila
Diana was our birth doula for our first baby. I seriously don't know how I would've made it through labor and delivery without her. She created a peaceful atmosphere and helped me make decisions with both the pros and cons and my preferences in mind throughout a long labor. She told me when to rest and when I needed to move into various positions to help labor progress. She also provided support before and after delivery and gave me resources to help with a newborn. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking support in their pregnancy and delivery journey.
— Samantha
We were so lucky to have Diana in our lives when we brought home our first baby. She helped us navigate those difficult first nights and made what could have been a rough transition to a really wonderful time! The gamechangers for us were getting that additional breastfeeding help, having extra sleep, and knowing what to expect in our first months with baby. Diana really calmed our first time parent anxiety: all the information and support she provided helped make us better parents, and the extra sleep we got made us more present for our baby during the day. We can't even begin to describe how much we appreciate and loved having Diana, and I'd recommend her to any parents bringing a newborn home!
— Jennie
Diana felt like a part of our family since the moment we met her when I was in my third trimester of pregnancy. I am so thankful for all the helpful resources, exercises and tips she provided during my pregnancy to prepare me well for labor. We talked through my birth plan and preferences and she provided research based advice on questions I had about pain management and labor progression interventions. When I went into labor a few days early, Diana consistently was checking in via phone and text to help my husband support and mediate my contractions until we got to the hospital. At the hospital Diana was a huge advocate for my comfort and positioning to help my labor progress and made the hospital room enviroment very relaxing and peaceful with massages, lavender scented lotions and meditation music playing in the background. I felt so at ease with her presence knowing she was willing to embrace all the nitty gritty rawness of labor with me. She coached me through delivery and helped baby latch for nursing which I credit to his amazing ability to latch and feed right away! Her postpartum visits assisted with my healing and educating us on taking care of our newborn as first time parents. I feel so lucky to have been able to have Diana for my first pregnancy + delivery and hope to continue having her be a part of our child's life!
— Ruth
Diana was an amazing doula for us. She provided emotional and educational support throughout the initial postpartum period and was invaluable to our experience. Our baby had a severe tongue tie and other related issues and she helped us find lactation consultants to support the breastfeeding journey (and attended several appointments with us) and a dentist to release the tongue tie. She checked in constantly even when she wasn't there and offered around the clock support. She taught us how to baby wear, prepare formula, clear a diaper rash, etc. She helped us transition into parenthood and we are so grateful for her support!
— Lindsey McGlone
Diana was an INCREDIBLE doula! My husband and I are first time parents and other than our parents (who went through this decades ago) we didn't have anyone to go to for guidance or advice. Diana quickly felt like family, even from the first ZOOM interview. Many interviews felt very impersonal and more like a business conversation. To some, that might be what they are looking for, but we were looking for comfortability and someone we would be able to go through the most intimate time of our lives with. Beyond Diana's extensive experience (which she would do much better going through that great list!) she is just an overall caring and compassionate person. She checked in before and after the birth EXSTENSIVELLY! She asked how we were doing, asked about our families, and most importantly always wanted updates on our little guy. She was an advocate for us at the hospital, which I credit to my smooth delivery that couldn't have gone any better! She set the tone of the room and even the hospital staff said they wanted to spend the day with us it was so peaceful and calming. Diana had no judgement on any of decisions as far breastfeeding, immunizations, shots, epidural, or anything. She helped us make informed decisions that were best for our family. Anyone would be lucky to have Diana as their doula and I can only hope it will work out for future children to have her right alongside us again. I would HAPPILY be a reference or share this information with anyone who is considering Diana.
— Cassandra Cook
I cannot emphasize enough how Diana was just what we needed... She taught us how to baby wear, prepare formula, clear a diaper rash, etc.
— Kylie
Diana was an emotional rock throughout my pregnancy and postpartum journey.... I look forward to working with her again in the future!
— Pamela
Diana supported me with my newborn and was beyond professional... I wish we could keep her on indefinitely!
— Sofia