OC Doula & Placenta Co
Informed and Empowered
Serving Orange County and surrounding areas with compassionate, holistic support from bump to baby and beyond.
Hi, i'm Jacquelyn
A certified birth doula, postpartum doula, lactation support consultant, and placenta encapsulation specialist proudly serving Orange County and the greater surrounding areas. I am a mother of four. My passion for birth work was born from my own transformative birth experiences and a deep desire to support other women in reclaiming their strength and power during motherhood.
Through personalized, grounded care, I walk alongside you through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum – offering emotional support, education, and hands-on help with a nurturing, holistic touch. I believe every woman deserves to feel heard, honored, and supported during one of the most sacred seasons of her life.
Jacquelyn Mota
Owner @ OC Doula & Placenta Co.
Certified Birth Educator
Certified Birth Doula
Certified Postpartum Doula
Certified Placenta Encapsulation Specialist
Certified Lactation Support
“When birth feels wild, a doula helps you remember: you have a voice, you have choices, and your body was made for this. With the right support, birth becomes not just something you go through, but something you rise through.”
What is Placenta Encapsulation and why do I need it?
Women all over the world have experienced the incredible Benefits that placenta encapsulation can provide!
- Lactation induction and increased breast milk production
- A sense of mental well-being
- Increased energy
- Faster postpartum healing and less bleeding
- Decreased risk of developing postpartum depression
- Balancing of moods and hormones
- Increased levels of blood iron
- Increased release of oxytocin to encourage shrinking of the uterus and infant/maternal bonding
Guidance for Every Stage of Motherhood
Explore expert-led courses and meditations to support you through pregnancy, birth, and infant feeding – designed to give you confidence and peace of mind.

Prepared Feeding - Infant Feeding Course

Preparing for Birth Modern Birth Course and Prepared Feeding

Pregnancy and Birth Meditations
Birth Doula Support
In-person emotional, physical, and informational support throughout pregnancy and birth.

Two prenatal visits (virtual or in-home).

Birth plan preparation & education.

On-call support 24/7 starting at 37 weeks.

Continuous labor support at your chosen birth location.

Comfort techniques (breathing, massage, positioning, aromatherapy)

Partner support and education

Immediate postpartum care and breastfeeding assistance

Skilled in Bradley Method, Hypno Birthing, Birthing from Within, Water Birth, Spinning Babies and Mama Natural Births.

Supporting all birth choices: hospital, home birth, birth center, unmedicated, VBAC, or medicated births.
Postpartum Doula Support
Compassionate in-home care for new mothers and families in the first 12 weeks after birth.
Includes:
- Infant care education & soothing techniques
- Breastfeeding and bottle-feeding support
- Light housekeeping & laundry
- Nourishing meal prep
- Emotional support and space holding
- Referrals to trusted local resources
- Daytime or overnight support available
Lactation Support
Holistic, hands-on guidance for breastfeeding success and infant feeding confidence.
Includes:
- In-home or virtual lactation consults
- Proper latch and positioning help
- Support with milk supply, pumping, and feeding routines
- Gentle weaning guidance if needed
- Tongue/lip tie support referrals
Placenta Encapsulation
Honoring your placenta with gentle, sanitary preparation and capsule form to support postpartum healing.
Includes:
- Safe pick-up and delivery of finished capsules
- Capsules prepared using Traditional Chinese Method or raw method
- Optional umbilical cord keepsake
- Storage and usage instructions
- Quick turnaround time (within 72 hours)
Get In Touch
- Booking Info
Now accepting clients across Orange County and surrounding areas. To reserve your due date or inquire about availability:
- Call/Text: (949) 370-7974
- Areas Served
Based in San Juan Capistrano. Proudly serving:
Orange County and surrounding areas.
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Testimonial
EXCELLENT Based on 2 reviews Laurel Hernandez2025-09-07Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Writing about our experience and review on someone who was so intentionally present for the most monumental moment in our lives and helped bring our child into the world is honestly hard to put into words. The level of support and help her presence and wisdom as a Doula and woman she provided was far beyond anything that my husband and I expected. My husband and I are first time parents so had no idea what we would need when finding a Doula. We met and talked with a couple different Doula’s and immediately felt the most comfortable with Jacquelyn. We also quickly learned that having someone who was able to support my husband and I both was very important to us. Throughout pregnancy Jacquelyn was so intentional about providing information and answering questions that came up from my husband and I about really everything. She gave ample resources to us and gave such helpful suggestions for things we could implement in our pregnancy as different things arose. She helped us make a birth plan that was so intentional and so true to our preferences. Then when the day came and we went into labor she helped us to navigate early labor and came exactly when she had told us she would be when discussed at previous meetings. Both my husband and I agreed that our birth would not have gone as beautifully and intentionally had we not had here there are a grounding presence. She was there for every single moment. Anticipating my needs, helping me to stay grounded and in my body throughout, and also helping to educate my husband about what to expect at each turn in birth. She also did a really exceptional job to help us feel prepared through each moment while still not ruining the surprise of the experience. She also encapsulated our placenta for us which was a seamless process. She delivered the pills and tincture to us very soon after birth so I could have the nutrients from the placenta pills. I have been taking them since and feel very happy with my decision to get our placenta encapsulated. It’s definitely been helpful. We LOVE Jacquelyn and are so honored she got to be there for our birth. We are eternally grateful to Jacquelyn for being our Doula. V - Y2025-08-30Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great!
My first birth was super traumatic and I honestly didn’t know if I could do it again. But Jacquelyn made me feel safe and heard every step of the way. This birth was so different—it was redemptive. I actually feel proud of my birth story now.
