Testimonial for Kelly Contreras CD(DONA), CVD(TVL)
Hiring Kelly was hands down one of the best decisions we made in preparation for having our first baby. Kelly is deeply knowledgeable about all things birth, and it gave both me and my husband incredible peace of mind leading up to labor to know that we’d have Kelly in the room with us during such an unpredictable and intense event. Kelly became a sweet friend to me during my pregnancy and checked in regularly to see how I (and baby!) were doing. She helped educate us on what to expect with birth/postpartum and provided an amazing suite of additional resources as well. Even though I wasn’t planning to have an unmedicated birth, having Kelly there during my labor and delivery was truly wonderful. She was encouraging and supportive every step of the way, and she and my husband made a great support team. I had a genuinely enjoyable birth experience and Kelly absolutely contributed to that. She also helped prep me for the pushing stage by offering tips right before I started pushing which I think ultimately helped keep my pushing time very short! Our baby unfortunately had to be taken to the NICU for some supplemental oxygen right after birth, and Kelly stayed with me while my husband went with our baby. If Kelly hadn’t been there, I would have been entirely alone right after delivering. I was so grateful for her calming presence and kindness during those vulnerable hours. She also took AMAZING photos of the birth, and it’s been such a gift to get to relive one of the best days of our lives through those images. We will absolutely be hiring Kelly again for any future babies and strongly encourage you to do the same—you won’t regret it!
-Bethany Donnalley
December 18, 2022
Kelly Contreras CD(DONA), CVD(TVL)
My Doula Kelly, LLC
Birth Fee: $250 to $4500
