Professional experienceCarolina Doula Collective is a well-known group of doulas that provide a comprehensive range of services to families in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Apex, and the surrounding areas. The collective is founded and led by Samantha McClellan, a certified birth doula and International Birth and Bereavement Certified Placenta Encapsulation Specialist.
Carolina Doula Collective is dedicated to providing personalized care for families during their pregnancy, labor, and postpartum journey. The collective's services include birth doula services, birth photography, placenta encapsulation, fertility support, and new doula mentorship. The team at Carolina Doula Collective has extensive experience in childbirth and lactation education, providing evidence-based information to families to help them make informed decisions about birth and parenting.
The collective also offers new doula mentorship, providing aspiring doulas with the opportunity to shadow experienced doulas during prenatal visits, labor, and births, and to attend training workshops and seminars. This allows new doulas to gain valuable experience and knowledge, and to build their professional network within the birth community.
In addition to the services provided by Carolina Doula Collective, Ishita Shukla, Co-Director of Training, offers training and mentorship through Lunar Doula Collective. The training is designed to equip doulas with the knowledge and skills they need to provide exceptional care to families during the childbirth journey.
Carolina Doula Collective and Lunar Doula Collective are passionate about advocating for families and providing a safe and supportive environment during such a transformative time. They aim to empower families to trust their instincts, advocate for themselves, and have positive birth experiences. They serve all families in Chapel Hill, Raleigh, Durham, and the surrounding areas.
