Los Angeles Doula

Los Angeles Doula She also teaches DONA postpartum doula trainings and leads support groups

Kathrin Auger currently works as a birth and postpartum doula and offers private childbirth preparation, breastfeeding, and newborn care classes as well as postpartum consultations.

Your doula contract is more than paperwork—it’s the foundation of trust and professionalism in your client relationships...
07/21/2025

Your doula contract is more than paperwork—it’s the foundation of trust and professionalism in your client relationships. 🖋️

That’s why I’m sharing my tried-and-true birth and postpartum doula contracts, created with YOU in mind:

💡 Designed for Doulas: Covers all the details so you don’t have to worry about missing anything important.

🔑 Customizable: Make it your own with ease—perfect for your unique services.

✅ Set Clear Boundaries: Protect your time, energy, and business while creating trust with clients.

Save time, reduce stress, and start every client relationship with confidence.

📥 Ready to take the guesswork out of contracts? Link in bio.

✨ Say “You’re doing amazing” like it’s your mantra.✨ Handle the snacks and diapers.✨ And most importantly...✨ Never. Eat...
07/18/2025

✨ Say “You’re doing amazing” like it’s your mantra.

✨ Handle the snacks and diapers.

✨ And most importantly...

✨ Never. Eat. The. Last. Cookie.



✅️ Breathe (deeply, often)✅️ Drink water like you mean it✅️ Let go of perfection—it’s survival season✅️ Ask for help, no...
07/18/2025

✅️ Breathe (deeply, often)
✅️ Drink water like you mean it
✅️ Let go of perfection—it’s survival season
✅️ Ask for help, no shame
✅️ Laugh, cry, and snack

➡️ You’re a postpartum LEGEND

Forget the Pinterest-perfect to-do list—this is what postpartum actually looks like:

✅ Cry sometimes
✅ Nap when you can
✅ Hydrate like it’s your job
✅ Celebrate small wins (like brushing your teeth!)



Today is International Non-Binary People’s Day! A day to uplift, affirm, and celebrate the experiences of non-binary peo...
07/14/2025

Today is International Non-Binary People’s Day!

A day to uplift, affirm, and celebrate the experiences of non-binary people around the world, including parents, birthworkers, and community builders.

What does “non-binary” mean?
Non-binary is a term for people whose gender identity doesn’t fit within the traditional categories of “male” or “female.” Some non-binary people identify as both, neither, or something entirely different.

Non-binary folks have always existed.
Non-binary people deserve full recognition, respect, and inclusive care. Non-binary parents and birthing people are part of our communities — and they matter.

As doulas and birthworkers, we commit to:
Using inclusive language (think: “birthing parent” or “lactating person”)
Asking pronouns, and honoring them
Creating safe, affirming spaces where all identities are seen and supported

Every person, no matter their gender, deserves dignity in their care journey.

Today, we celebrate the courage, complexity, and joy of non-binary people everywhere. 💛🤍💜🖤


If you've been thinking about becoming a postpartum doula, please come join me at my next Postpartum Doula Training ❤️ ⁠...
07/13/2025

If you've been thinking about becoming a postpartum doula, please come join me at my next Postpartum Doula Training ❤️ ⁠
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✨✨✨ AUGUST 7-10 ✨✨✨⁠
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This will be held VIRTUALLY over four days.⁠
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Some of the topics we will be covering:⁠
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✨ Understanding the role of the postpartum doula⁠
✨ The importance of bonding.⁠
✨ Racial disparity and inequity in childbirth⁠
✨ The physical care and emotional and⁠
spiritual aspects of the newborn and parent.⁠
✨ Understanding newborn characteristics and⁠
infant care⁠
✨ The dynamics of family and friends after birth⁠
✨ Differentiating ”Baby Blues” from Perinatal⁠
Mental Health disorders⁠
✨ Dealing with loss and grief⁠
✨ Household management⁠
✨ Infant feeding⁠
✨ DONA International⁠
✨ Communication skills⁠
✨ Business aspects of the postpartum doula practice ⁠(contract, invoices, etc.)⁠
✨ Certification process in details⁠
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If you would like to work with parents and their new baby through the early weeks, you may want to consider becoming a postpartum doula, providing physical, emotional, and informational support to the family just after childbirth.⁠ Everyone is welcome!⁠
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For more information and for registration, please click the link in my bio. Feel free to post any questions here in the comments as well ⬇️⁠
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I hope to see you in class!😉❤️

Dear new parents,Your house can look like a tornado hit a snack aisle, and you are STILL winning. ✨Babies don’t care if ...
07/09/2025

Dear new parents,
Your house can look like a tornado hit a snack aisle, and you are STILL winning. ✨

Babies don’t care if the dishes are done — they just care about snuggling with you.

Normalize survival mode. 🫶



Did you know...⁠⁠Infant Massage originated in India many years ago and gradually made its way to the West.⁠⁠It improves ...
07/07/2025

Did you know...⁠
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Infant Massage originated in India many years ago and gradually made its way to the West.⁠
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It improves circulation, relaxes the baby and helps your baby sleep better; makes more complex brain cells, your baby will have a longer attention span, greater curiosity, and will be more likely to develop to full genetic potential.⁠
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It improves digestion and stimulates growth hormone, your baby will be more comfortable and grow well.⁠
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It prepares the baby for language, the baby will coo and “talk” to you; you will slip into your role comfortably as parent; you and the baby will enjoy special time together, the baby will have a sense of well being, be secure and trusting and you will become confident as this baby’s parent, enhancing the bond you are building as a family.⁠
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Baby massage is best done after a bath at the end of the day. However, any time is a good time for baby massage.⁠
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How many of you already massage their babies? How have you found it helpful? If you haven't tried this before, did you find this information helpful? I'd love to know!⬇️

I am tremendously grateful to have free will in America and nonetheless it is important to remember that although the De...
07/04/2025

I am tremendously grateful to have free will in America and nonetheless it is important to remember that although the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, it did not apply to all and slavery did not end until 75 years later.⁠ ⁠ Today, I continue the fight towards equity for all. Please join me in this fight and think of ways you can make a difference.

July is Cleft & Craniofacial Awareness & Prevention Month.Let’s shine a light on the beauty, strength, and stories of ba...
07/02/2025

July is Cleft & Craniofacial Awareness & Prevention Month.

Let’s shine a light on the beauty, strength, and stories of babies and families navigating these journeys. Cleft and craniofacial conditions affect the structure of a baby’s head, face, or mouth.

✨ These can include:
➡️ Cleft lip and/or cleft palate
➡️ Craniosynostosis
➡️ Microtia and more
They occur in about 1 in every 700 births in the U.S.

✨ Why Awareness Matters:
➡️ Early diagnosis = better outcomes
➡️ Informed care = empowered families
➡️ Inclusive support = stronger communities

Birthworkers play a vital role in offering compassion, connection, and advocacy.
✨ Use inclusive language
➡️ Offer extra feeding support + resources
➡️ Normalize surgical interventions + healing
➡️ Connect families to craniofacial teams + lactation consultants

✨ Prevention & Advocacy
➡️ Folate and prenatal vitamins can help reduce some risks
➡️ Education and research help advance care
➡️ Sharing real stories helps reduce stigma

Every Face Tells a Story
This month, let’s honor the strength of families and providers walking these paths. Awareness is care.

Knowledge is power.

You are not alone.

Cleft & Craniofacial Awareness & Prevention Month, is a time to bring visibility to conditions that many babies are born with, and that many families navigate with incredible courage.

As birthworkers, we may be one of the first people a family talks to after hearing the words “cleft lip,” “craniofacial difference,” or “specialist referral.”

And how do we show up at that moment? It matters.
💛 We listen without judgment.
💛 We support without fear.
💛 We remind families that their baby is still whole, still beautiful, and still deeply worthy of love and support.

Cleft and craniofacial differences can impact feeding, bonding, and early medical decisions, but they do not define a child or a family’s strength. With the right team, information, and support, these families thrive.

This month, let’s commit to being birthworkers who:
✨ Use inclusive, affirming language
✨ Understand the basics of feeding challenges & support
✨ Uplift families with information and resources
✨ Speak life and beauty over every baby we meet

Every face tells a story and every story deserves to be met with compassion.

Congratulations on taking the first step toward becoming a source of strength, guidance, and healing for new families. A...
06/30/2025

Congratulations on taking the first step toward becoming a source of strength, guidance, and healing for new families. As postpartum doulas, you are stepping into a role that goes beyond physical care—you will nurture the emotional and mental well-being of parents, babies, and families as they adjust to the beautiful and challenging journey of the postpartum period. 💖👶

🌸 What You Bring:

➡️ A compassionate heart: Your presence will provide comfort during times of uncertainty and exhaustion.

➡️ Knowledge and support: You will help families navigate newborn care, healing after birth, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with new parenthood.

➡️ Empathy and understanding: Your ability to listen and support without judgment will be invaluable to the families you serve.

➡️ Remember, every interaction you have makes a difference, and each family will look to you not just for practical help, but for the encouragement that reassures them they’re not alone.

🌟 You are becoming part of something powerful—the postpartum care community. Embrace the learning, lean into your passion, and trust that you are exactly where you’re meant to be.
Let’s change lives together! 🌼💫

Tomorrow is Pride Day! Let’s celebrate love ❤️! Happy Beautiful People! 🏳️‍🌈I’m sending love and good vibes to you tod...
06/27/2025

Tomorrow is Pride Day! Let’s celebrate love ❤️! Happy Beautiful People! 🏳️‍🌈

I’m sending love and good vibes to you today, everyday!

LOVE IS LOVE. Let’s listen. Let’s take action 💜💙🤎💚💛🧡❤️

The wait is over! Tomorrow, we embark on a fantastic journey with our Postpartum Doula Training! 🎉 This is an exciting o...
06/25/2025

The wait is over! Tomorrow, we embark on a fantastic journey with our Postpartum Doula Training! 🎉 This is an exciting opportunity to dive into the essentials of postpartum care, connect with like-minded professionals, and begin a fulfilling path of supporting new families during their most transformative times.

✨ What You’ll Experience:
Dynamic Learning: Engage in hands-on activities that will prepare you for real-world postpartum care.
Collaborative Environment: Join a community of passionate individuals committed to making a difference.
Expert Insights: Learn from seasoned doulas and gain invaluable knowledge to enhance your practice.

🌟 Your Role:
Empower Families: Equip yourself to provide exceptional support and care.
Inspire Confidence: Become a trusted resource for new parents navigating their postpartum journey.

Get ready for a transformative experience that will set the stage for your impactful career as a postpartum doula. Tomorrow marks the beginning of an incredible adventure — let’s make it amazing together! 🌿💫

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