“Birth matters, and I believe, the way a child is brought into the world has an important impact on the rest of life. Helping with that transition is an honor.”
Anjli Aurora Hinman, CNM
A Sanctuary-Based Model for Birth, Postpartum, and Beyond
At The Parenthood Project OC, we believe that birth and postpartum are not medical events to manage or “get through”—they are threshold experiences that deserve to be witnessed, supported, and held with intention.
We offer holistic, high-touch care rooted in somatic wisdom, ancestral tradition, and nervous system attunement—with the practical structure and professional presence to match.
This is not a one-size-fits-all doula model.
This is a collaborative sanctuary—designed to support you through every layer of becoming.
Our Mission
To restore birth and postpartum as sacred, embodied, and fully supported transitions—by offering care that nourishes the body, nurtures the bond, and honors the transformation of parenthood.
We walk beside families with presence, skill, and reverence, so they never feel alone in the most formative season of their lives.
Our Philosophy
We believe in care that is:
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Relational, not transactional. Every interaction is built on trust, consistency, and deep listening.
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Holistic and integrative. We tend to the physical, emotional, energetic, and logistical layers of care.
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Somatically informed. We honor how the body holds experience—and how healing happens through presence, rhythm, and co-regulation.
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Ancestrally rooted. We draw on multicultural postpartum traditions that honor warmth, nourishment, and ritual.
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Inclusive and non-coercive. We support the full spectrum of birthing people and family structures, always centering consent, autonomy, and respect.
We don’t believe in rushing.
We believe in repair.
We believe that your body, your baby, and your story matter.
Our Values
- Presence over performance
- Attunement over authority
- Community over isolation
- Clarity over compliance
- Reverence over routine
What Makes Our Care Different
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A trusted team model—so your support is consistent, professional, and deeply aligned
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A trauma-aware, somatic foundation—so your nervous system is never overlooked
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A blend of modern evidence and ancient wisdom—so your care is both informed and intuitive
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Services that are structured, flexible, and genuinely supportive—not performative or prescriptive