Victoria

10/24/2024

As a first time mom, I knew I wanted to work with a doula and have the benefit of her expertise and support. Kelly offered just that, and hiring her was one of the best decisions we made in this process! She provided my husband and I with lots of helpful information and helped us to make informed decisions every step of the way. She helped me to feel protected throughout labor and delivery and coached my husband to being confidently and actively involved throughout. We are so grateful to have had her by our side. She also continued to provide support, advice, and encouragement throughout the newborn phase. Thank you again for everything, Kelly!

Martina

10/11/2024

I cannot express enough how grateful I am for the incredible support provided by Kelly during my pregnancy and childbirth journey. From our first meeting, she exuded warmth and professionalism. Her extensive knowledge about childbirth, coupled with her compassionate approach, created a safe space for me.

Throughout my pregnancy, Kelly provided resources and guidance, helping me make decisions that aligned with my values. When the time came for labor, she advocated for my wishes and ensured my comfort at every stage. Her encouragement during contractions made a world of difference, allowing me to focus on bringing my baby girl into the world.

Postpartum, she continued to check in, providing emotional support and practical advice that helped me adjust to motherhood with 2 under 2. I truly believe that having Kelly by my side transformed my experience into a positive. I wholeheartedly recommend her services to anyone seeking a supportive and knowledgeable doula. Kelly is truly a gem in the world of birth support!

Kecia Edwards

10/13/2022

I met Kelly while looking for a doula and she was referred to me bt several people! I secured Kelly before being pregnant and it was intentional because of the  pandemic and being a single mom by choice (SMBC). My story is different because my route to motherhood was through IVF. The IVF process has a great deal of twists and turns but through it all Kelly was right there to guide and assist me. Her services are unique which is great especially for me. She helped with my diet and recommended several exercises to help. On the morning of my c-section Kelly came to the hospital and prayed with me. She communicates well via text and phone calls. As a new mom Kelly is still responsive pre and post birth to questions I have from breastfeeding, constipation, sleep training, etc. I highly recommend Kelly and should I add to my family, she will be used again. 

Patrice Bethea

7/27/2016

Working with Kelly Collins was one was the best decisions I made for my post-partum plan particularly when it came to maintaining some normaicy for my husband and 6-year-old.

I cannot say enough good things about working with Kelly Collins and Best of Both Worlds Doula Services! Kelly was a great resource for me leading up to delivery and then during maternity leave. She helped family smoothly transition to a family of four and for that I am beyond thankful and wasn't at my wits end. We discussed my goals prior to and following maternity leave and then set an action plan. Really, she did all the acting, and I well, I could focus on being with my newborn. And for the projects I wanted to do myself, she was right there looking after my little one. Any thing and every thing I needed for my family, she was there. She helped me get active with spin classes (she's also a fitness instructor), made sure I ate, ran errands with me, and above all sent me to take a nap while she watched our newborn and took care of the house! She is a fantastic resource that provides the best advice for your lifestyle and your family. It's great that I can still keep up with her during her fitness classes or even text her for encouragement about breastfeeding, advice for introducing solid foods, or not feeling guilty for getting some "me time".

What I love most about the owner is her ability to listen and advise mothers not based on her preference, but your lifestyle. Her expertise and career with child care and early education are evident through her patient and calm demeanor. You could