Picture This Birth · Maribel Orellana, CD(DONA)
Doula Support inOrange County, CA
Grounded, relationship-centered doula care and honest documentary birth photography, for families who want to feel supported, seen, and deeply respected in whatever kind of birth is theirs.
You deserve this
No one should feel alone, unheard, or rushed through one of the most transformative moments of their life. You deserve to feel informed, supported, and deeply respected, no matter what kind of birth is yours.
Hi, I'm Maribel
A doula and birth photographer, holding space and story
I'm a DONA International certified birth doula and documentary birth photographer based in Orange County. My work lives at the intersection of stewardship and artistry, offering both grounded support and honest images that reflect the real story of your birth.
Whether I'm at your side or quietly documenting the moment, my intention is the same: that you feel safe, seen, and empowered throughout the journey. I'm bilingual, inclusive, and here for every kind of family.
The doulatog difference
One trusted person to support your birth and preserve it
Most families hire a doula and a photographer separately. I offer both, woven into one familiar presence, so there are fewer strangers in your birth space and more continuity of care.
It means your story is held by someone who already knows your wishes, your history, and your heart, and who can step seamlessly between offering a steady hand and quietly capturing the moment.
Ways to work together
Support shaped around your story
Whether you want a steady presence, an honestly documented birth, or both in one trusted person, there's a path made for you. Doula support is often fully covered by Medi-Cal and many commercial plans.
Doula Support
Grounded, relationship-centered support through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.
Often covered by Medi-Cal & commercial insurance
- Prenatal visits to plan and prepare together
- Continuous emotional & physical labor support
- Evidence-based information and gentle advocacy
- On-call availability around your due date
- Postpartum follow-up and resources
- Bilingual support in English & Spanish
The Doulatog Experience
Doula support and birth photography woven into one trusted, familiar presence.
Custom to your birth & vision
- One trusted person instead of multiple vendors
- Continuous support from pregnancy through birth
- Someone who already knows your wishes and story
- Honest, documentary images by someone in your circle of trust
- Fewer strangers and distractions in your birth space
- A seamless, deeply personal experience
Birth Photography
Honest, documentary imagery of the moments you'll never want to forget.
Custom coverage packages
- On-call coverage around your due date
- Documentary coverage of labor through first moments
- Professionally edited, high-resolution gallery
- Private online gallery delivery
- Print and album options available
Birth Stories
Moments, gently held
Labor, hands, partners, newborn details, and the quiet in-between — the tender pieces of motherhood that deserve to be remembered.
In their words
Loved by Orange County families
Maribel was by my side the entire time, holding my hand, applying pressure to my back, and gently encouraging me every step of the way. She reminded me of my strength and helped me achieve the peaceful birth I had always dreamed of.
— Unmedicated hospital birth · Orange County
We cannot find words — or gestures — that could ever explain just how much you have done for us. It has been an absolute pleasure getting to know you.
— Doula & photography family
She felt like family throughout. I can't say enough good things about Maribel, how she cared for us beyond our son's birth and how she stayed engaged after the big day.
— First-time parents
Let's connect
You don't have to walk into birth feeling alone.
Reach out for a free, no-pressure consultation. I'd love to hear your story and how I can support you.