Loretta Sandridge

Postpartum Doula

lorettalajolla@gmail.com
(602) 625-7608

Bio

Loretta is a Certified Postpartum Doula, certified through Doulas of Delaware, with over 25 years of experience. She is a lifetime member in good standing and has trained with DONA, CAPPA, NAPCS, and ProDoula, she is also a member of The Postpartum Alliance, The San Diego Birth Network, and The San Diego Birth Collective. Loretta methodically enhances and expands her knowledge and expertise with scheduled, continuing education classes, workshops, and seminars. Ms. Sandridge is Pediatric First Aid and CPR trained, Bonded, and Insured. Loretta is also State of California, Trustline Registry Approved, with a clear background check and fingerprint clearance. As an adjunct to her Doula services, Loretta also invented, produced, and developed, Cheekee Baby Diaper Stay-Puts, a diaper cover that prevents babies from removing their diapers. (www.cheekeebaby.com). Loretta has had the privilege of working closely and traveling the world with many of her clients as their trusted, Postpartum Doula. In addition to her many world destinations, Loretta has also served as a Postpartum Doula in Delaware, Colorado, Arizona, Florida, and California.

Loretta grew up in Wilmington, Delaware. She moved to Vail, Colorado, where she met her husband, Rick. They spent many years dividing their time between summering in Vail and escaping the cold to winter in Scottsdale, Arizona. From there, Loretta and her husband migrated to Naples, Florida where they spent 5 years. Loretta and Rick then moved to San Diego to open RRed Gallery and Wine Bar, an eclectic art gallery and wine bistro, before finally settling on Loretta’s “Dream-Come-True”, lovely La Jolla, California, where they now currently reside.

Loretta loves the beach and the water. She loves traveling and spending time with family and friends. Loretta has a positive, professional presence. She provides her services in an assuring, non-judgmental fashion. Not only has Loretta been trained and continually updated by numerous recognized Doula organizations; she also has the hands-on, real-life experiences with Mothers and their babies. Loretta is prompt, reliable, discreet, trustworthy, and an exceptional listener. Her previous clients all agree Loretta is a true gift; extremely passionate with a gentle, caring nature and an extraordinary heart!

Philosophy

I believe in providing caring, knowledgeable support and information in a non-judgmental manner.

I believe that supporting families will empower them, thereby creating stronger, healthier babies, families, and communities.

Most importantly, I believe that parents instinctively know what is in the best interest of their child.

I will support your decision and direction on how to care for your child.

  • "Loretta is an exceptional person with an extraordinary heart. She was our full time night doula until our baby was six months old - we could not say goodbye! Loretta is one of the most respectful, generous, energetic, professional, flexible, lovely, fun, positive people we have ever met. She was nurturing not only to my sweet baby, but to me as a new mother. I met many doulas along my journey and Loretta is in a class all her own. Having a doula helped us sleep and feel more secure about our new little baby, but having Loretta as our doula truly changed our lives and started our family in a positive trajectory that may not have been without her guidance, love, laughter and support. We truly love Loretta, hope to know her forever, and feel that any baby out there is so lucky to have her care for them."me though my entire labor and delivery with my first daughter. She calmed me down when the major contractions started very soon after my bag of waters broke and helped me find strength in the delivery room when I was tired and shutting down. I don't know what I would have done without her. I am now pregnant with my second daughter. When I showed my husband the positive pregnancy test, he beamed, laughed, and then said, "Call Kym!" as he doesn't know what he would have done without Kym the first time around either."

    Jocie & Chris V.
    Del Mar, CA

  • "Loretta, Thank you so much for taking such wonderful care of our little princess! You are such a pleasure to work with and we are incredibly grateful! You put us at ease every night, knowing that she was in such capable hands. Thank you again!"

    Hannah and Landon D.
    San Diego, CA

  • "Loretta, We have enjoyed having you these first two months. Words cannot express my gratitude. A blessing truly and such a support for our whole family! Thank you for always coming with such positive and loving energy. Our boys are happy every morning and it’s no doubt because they’ve spent time with you. You truly have a gift and a talent for what you do 💝 We can’t wait to see you in the real world when things get back to normal. A toast 🥂 is in order for new friendships Also, please feel free to add Graham and me as recommendations. I remember when I called all your recommendations and they had nothing, but wonderful things to say about you- I see why 😘 Enjoy your new baby and thank you for helping ours to become good sleepers- it’s amazing how quickly they’ve adapted to the nighttime routine."

    Carrie & Graham
    Oceanside, CA

  • "Loretta, There are simply no words to explain how you have affected our lives. Evan is a wonderful little miracle and I truly believe that your love & care helped to make him that way. He's the living dream I've always prayed for and trusting someone to help me was not easy -- until I met you! Thank you!"

    Donna & Evan G.
    Scottsdale, AZ

  • "Loretta, I cannot believe it's been 3 months since Charli came home with us from the hospital. Emily, Charli and I have been so blessed to have you in our lives during these uncertain times. Thank you so much for teaching Emily and I the ropes of early parenthood and childcare. You have been a tremendous wealth of knowledge and support that no book, class or group could have given us! We want you to know that you will always be a part of our family, you are truly one of a kind!"

    Emily & Brad H.
    La Jolla, CA

  • "Loretta, Thank you for taking such great care of us. You bring so much positivity into our home. We feel incredibly blessed to have met you and even more fortunate that you could help with both Remie and Reyna. We feel so comforted knowing you are taking care of our baby, you show so much love and care in all that you do. It has been very healing for us to have this comfort and rest when you are here. We are eternally grateful to you - words don't describe! We will miss you!"

    Megan & Christophe S.
    Rancho Santa Fe