MEET SAMIRA

Hello, I’m Samira

samira castellanos doula and newborn care

DONA-certified Birth & Postpartum Doula · Newborn Care Specialist · Childbirth Educator

Welcoming a new baby is one of life's most sacred and transformative experiences, and I believe every family deserves to feel supported, nurtured, and deeply cared for throughout the journey.

With over 20 years of experience in healthcare, I bring a unique blend of knowledge, intuition, and heartfelt support to every family I serve. Today, my work is devoted entirely to birth, postpartum care, and newborn support.

20+ years
of experience in healthcare

Since 2015
caring for newborns and new families

Preemies &
multiples
specialized training for twins, triplets and more

Greater LA
plus domestic travel assignements

My Heart for Families

"My goal is always the same: to help families feel safe, empowered, and supported."

Families often describe me as a calming presence — someone who brings peace to uncertainty, reassurance during difficult moments, and steady support when it is needed most.

I naturally create a warm, judgment-free space where parents can rest, ask questions, gain confidence, and feel truly cared for. Whether I am supporting a birth, helping a mother recover postpartum, caring for a newborn overnight, or simply offering encouragement, my goal is always the same.

Over the years I've cared for first-time and experienced parents, premature babies, twins, triplets, and higher-order multiples. Families trust me for my discretion, reliability, and ability to adapt to their household and travel schedules.

Support - Nurture - Empower

MY APPROACH

Support
Continuous physical, emotional, and informational support through birth, recovery, and the first weeks home.

Nurture
A warm, judgment-free space where parents can rest, ask questions, and feel truly cared for.

Empower
Practical education and steady encouragement so every family feels informed and confident.

Credentials & Training

Logo for the Birth Doula Training by Dona International, featuring a purple stylized tree inside a circular border.

Experienced, certified, and always learning

Certified Birth Doula, CD(DONA)
Dona International

Certified Postpartum Doula, PCD(DONA)
Dona International

Newborn Care Specialist
The Cradle Company

Multiples & Preemie Care Specialist
ICT Academy

Childbirth Educator
Evidence-Informed parent preparation

Breastfeeding Class for Doulas
Headfirst Lactation & Doula Services

Lactation & Infant Feeding: Body Feeding
Honeybee Haven

Adult, Child & Baby First Aid / CPR / AED
American Red Cross

It is my honor to walk beside parents during this extraordinary chapter of life

Helping create a peaceful foundation where both baby and family can thrive.