Hello! As we approach the end of 2021, I wanted to share some important operational updates and policies that will change for 2022.
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• The BOBWDS Birth Calendar for 2022 is now open for anyone due in February & beyond. Please note, my 2022 calendar will be limited.


• Postpartum doula services will only be available to birth clients in 2022. Travel doula services WILL NOT be available in 2022.


• Health, wellness and fitness services will be expanded in 2022, including monthly CPR/First Aid trainings.


• Pricing for doula services will increase beginning in January 2022. Book me before the end of 2021 to lock in my current prices.


• BOBWDS is NO LONGER ACCEPTING CLIENTS beyond 32 weeks (but happy to refer you).


• ISO a trusted back up doula for 2022. Email me for more information.


• My next mentorship will begin in February 2022. Be on the lookout for dets.


• In person support will continue with appropriate safety protocols in place. Virtual support is also available for your comfort & convenience.


• Consultations & prenatal meetings will be held on Monday & Tuesday evenings after 6 p.m. and weekends by appointment only. Reminder, consultations are always complimentary. Contact me today to schedule yours!

If you have any questions, please refer to the FAQs tab or email me at kellycollins@bestofbothworldsnc.com.

“Find your tribe. Build your village. Start with a doula." Kelly Collins, CP-ICD

Earlier this month, my family and I traveled for the first time in nearly two years. Needless to say, packing seemed to be a daunting task as I now have so many things that I need on a daily baisis. Supplements, particular foods & snacks, not to mention my most needed "go-to" items when pain comes and/or I have an endo flare. I couldn't very well leave all of my comforts of home at home, right? And don't even get me started on all the extra sanitation that was needed while traveling. I had to be prepared. Today, I am going to give you a peak inside my wellness kit as National Wellness Month begins tomorrow.

It has taken me a lot of time and energy to determine what works best for me when it comes to my health regimen. Mostly due to the fact that I have had to adjust and (at times) completely change my regimen altogether with the advice of my doctors. Here's what I know for sure: sugar and red meat are most definitely my flare triggers. Cheat days do not exist for me. I do, however, give myself permission to satisfy a craving or two during the week of my cycle. But having a consistent health regimen gives me the room to do that. Below you will find my daily supplements and meds as well as the things I use if I do experience pain or a flare:
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• ​Semaine PMS & Period Support capsules (use code ENDODOULA for a discount on your 1st order)
• ENTouch Womb Herbal Detox capsules
• AZO Cranberry supplements
• vH essentials Probiotics with Prebiotics and Cranberry Feminine Health supplements
• Spring Valley Extra Strength Probiotics
• Norethindrone (prescription)
• Goli Nutrition Ashwagandha Gummy
• Kush Queen CBD Bath Bomb
• Highland's Bioplasma Cell Salt tablets
• Lilas Pain Relief Patches
• AUVON Rechargeable Tens Unit Musce Stimulator
• Hot Water Bottle
• Dr. Teals Lavendar Bubble Bath, Epsom Salt & Body Oil (not pictured)

All of these things have improved my daily life in so many ways. I have learned that true wellness is a daily habit and there are no short cuts. It may seem like a lot to priortize your health ad wellness (especially when traveling), but in this day and age, it could mean the difference between life and death. Which one are you choosing?

Want to know how I got to this point? The journey wasn't easy, but you can read more here and here.