Nurturing care & Practical support
on your parenthood journey

Whether this is your first child or your fifth, evidence-based information and a caring heart will always be valuable.

Focus on you, your baby, and your family. Katie will take care of the rest.

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Katie Zaug:

Certified Postpartum Doula
& Newborn Care specialist

in Orange County, California

Born and raised in Orange County, Katie has been working with infants, young children, and their families since 2015. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Family & Human Development, and is a certified Postpartum Doula and Newborn Care Specialist.

She loves to share her knowledge, teaching and supporting those around her. She always gives 100%, using her natural drive and leadership abilities to help everyone she can. She is passionate about providing amazing, empowering, safe, and beautiful birth and postpartum experiences for the families she is so lucky to work with.

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Doula services

Nurture & Naps offers birth, postpartum, and more doula services in Orange County, CA and surrounding areas!

Packages are available for any combination of needs you may have:

In-Home Postpartum Support (Daytime & Overnights)
Virtual Pediatric Sleep Coaching
Postpartum Baking and Meal Prep
Baby-wearing Consultations
Nursery Prep

Postpartum Support

Sleep Coaching

what families are saying

"Booking Katie as our postpartum night doula for our first newborn was the best thing we could have done for ourselves. Katie provided us with warm energy from the moment we started communicating. She was extremely professional and experienced yet also incredibly personable and friendly. As new parents, the thought of passing our new baby to someone else was a little nerve wracking at first, but Katie made us feel instantly comfortable and we could tell she genuinely loved caring for our little baby. Not only was she incredible with our baby, but she really cared for us as a whole family (dog pets included!). She helped with a few chores around the house while baby slept and also is an wonderful chef who made us nourishing meals to wake up to. If Katie is available, I would jump on the opportunity to book her - you will not regret it!"

Michelle & Ben
"Katie's awesome! She has a very calming energy and our 8 week old daughter instantly loved her... especially her singing and creativity during playtime! Katie gave my husband and I much needed rest and reassurance. After overnights we always woke up to healthy, delicious meals to sustain our energy throughout the week. As first time parents, she was helpful with providing feedback and education when it came to naps, milestones, and everything in between. We are so grateful for Katie's support at such a vulnerable and special time in our lives! "

Steffi & Andrew
"As first time parents it was extremely nerve-racking searching for someone to help during those precious newborn days, but from the moment we met Katie we felt this surge of relief. Katie came in and it instantly felt like she was a part of the family! Katie's expertise and warm demeanor have been a true blessing for our family. She not only helped us navigate the early, sleep deprived days with confidence but also provided invaluable guidance and support as we adjusted to parenthood. Her ability to anticipate our needs and offer practical solutions has been a game changer for us as first time parents. Katie's calming presence made the postpartum period so much smoother and more enjoyable than we could have imagined. She was always ready to answer our questions, offer advice, or simply reassure us when we felt overwhelmed. Her genuine care for our daughter and her unwavering professionalism gave us peace of mind, knowing our baby was in the best hands. We couldn't recommend Katie more highly. She has been an incredible support system for our family, and we are so grateful to have had her by our side during this special, yet challenging time. If you're looking for someone who will not only care for your baby but also empower you as parents, Katie is truly one of a kind."

Katherine & Nick B.
“Katie was amazing! She was a huge comfort to all of us. Baby knowledge, hospital knowledge, she knows it all. She helped us make the right decisions regarding Mom & Baby care. Her services were invaluable.”

Paloma & David
"Katie did a fantastic job of advocating for me and my baby during labor, including upholding important parts of my birth plan despite unexpected challenges and medical interventions. I would never want to go into labor without a doula support; it was invaluable. The knowledge base and vibes/emotional support that Katie provided were critical to our positive birth experience."

Chelsea & Michael J.
“Katie [nannied] for our son from the time he was 3 months to over a year old. She has an amazing natural way with children. She was the first person we ever left him with and it was incredible how confident we always felt from day one. She’s so knowledgeable, capable, sweet, loving and kind. Having had a postpartum doula with both of my babies, I know first hand the incredible value they provide, and I have no doubt Katie will be one of the best there is.”

Elizabeth B.
“Katie is amazing! She started [nannying] my son when he was 3 months old, and has helped play with my 2-year-old daughter on days when she's home from daycare. Katie is always on time, communicative, flexible, and reliable. She really puts in 110%, doing research and knowing his developmental milestones. I am so happy we found Katie and highly recommend her to any other family.”

Jon G.
"We originally met Katie as a backup birth doula while our regular doula was on vacation incase I went into labor early. She ended up doing our postpartum care and I'm so glad she did! I felt extremely comfortable having her here and it was SO helpful to have her while I got some things done around the house. She was great with my baby and I didn't stress about having her hold him at all. He fell asleep and looked extremely comfortable in her arms. She also brought some carriers for us to try out since my baby decided he hated the wrap ones! I highly recommend her!"

Whitney P.