Testimonial for Kelly Contreras CD(DONA), CVD(TVL)
Kelly was recommended to me by a friend, and I am so happy she was! I got in contact with Kelly early in my pregnancy and we had a video chat meet-and-greet. Kelly is very personable and I felt like she was a great fit for me and would be a great addition to my labor and delivery story. She requested that I keep her updated on my appointments, including my chiropractor appointments, so she could stay in the loop with what my body was doing. She also sent relevant articles, gave advice, and was just there to talk. We had another video chat with my husband, and I appreciated how Kelly always wanted to keep him involved, know his thoughts and feelings, worries, etc. It helped her get the full picture and let me know she cared about my whole family. Around 36 weeks, Kelly came to my house (mask and all!) to further discuss my wishes for labor and delivery, as well as options for pain management. We had a great visit and, again, I felt really comfortable with her. I ended up delivering late, but Kelly checked up on me often to see how things were going, right up until my induction date. The day that I was induced, we texted until I told her I was ready for her to come in. She made sure I always had water and always reminded me to actually drink it. She kept in mind how long I had been doing any one thing for pain management and suggested different options every so often. During birth and shortly after, she took many many photos of me, my husband, and my new baby. I really love them! She captured so many things that I missed, and I love looking back at them. One of my favorite things Kelly does is take notes during the labor and delivery, and then does a debrief with you later (about 1 week postpartum). I didn't realize how therapeutic it would be to go back and remember or tall through my experience, but I really appreciated it. Overall, I had a wonderful experience with Kelly and would highly recommend!
-Caitlin
June 02, 2021
Kelly Contreras CD(DONA), CVD(TVL)
My Doula Kelly, LLC
Birth Fee: $250 to $4500
