Amanda (Mandy) is an Australian and has lived in the United States since 1996, and Nashville since 2014. She is a mother of three grown children, and had the pleasure of staying home with them when they were babies. She then followed them to the local Montessori school where she fell in love with the Montessori practice and their gentle ways. So much so that Amanda soon became a certified Infant/Toddler Montessori teacher. It became her life’s work, and she has worked with children ever since, as a lead Montessori teacher for 17 years, as a Nanny, a newborn care specialist, and a postpartum Doula. 

As a postpartum doula with many years of experience, Mandy brings a sense of comfort and warmth to a new mother and all of her clients will tell you that she is a breath of fresh air to have in their homes.

She is dedicated to educating, aiding and encouraging families through this time of change and growth to make it as memorable as possible. 

When not working with families she enjoys spending time with her family, friends and her Grandchildren. She also enjoys traveling and helping to build and better her community.

What Clients Have Said…

“Mandy was with our family for the first months of our daughter’s life. I cannot say enough wonderful things about her. Mandy is calming, nurturing, vastly knowledgeable in newborn and child care, and a consummate professional. She got Isabelle sleeping through the night in a little less than 3 months. I was amazed! She then worked with me on getting Izzy to elongate her naps as they were down to 25 minutes. Mandy was an essential part of Isabelle’s early development and she taught me so much during her time with us. We are so grateful to have met her!” -Heather M

“Mandy is personable, flexible, reliable, and knowledgeable. Mandy’s caring nature and wealth of knowledge and experience make her a perfect fit for any family lucky enough to have her. Her passion for this work is evident in every interaction.” -Tim & Christine N

“I am endlessly grateful for not only her skill, talent, and work ethic- but also her grace, kindness and compassion. She will always be family to us. Any parents who have the privilege of welcoming her into their home with themselves and their children as we did, will have hit the jackpot.” -Beth C

“We were lucky to have Mandy Hollingsworth as our postpartum doula. We knew we were in great hands from the moment Mandy entered our home. She helped me in the early days and beyond with our son and greatly supported us in household tasks and management that were overwhelming. She supported us with laundry and meal prep. She’s a wonderful cook. She was also always one step ahead when it came to taking inventory of what our baby needed. For example, she made concise lists and created recommendations for blankets, bibs, supplies, etc. The level of organization Mandy brought to our home was priceless. She even taught me how to create systems in my home to keep things running smoothly. We still use these systems to this day. Above all, Mandy thinks like a mom. She knows what will benefit a household and baby. Mandy is capable, loving, and intuitive. I appreciated her approach with our son, sharing her knowledge of how babies learn and grow. Her history in the Montessori education field was very evident. I still utilize what she taught me to this day. Additionally, Mandy is hard-working, with a positive attitude. Our three-year-old daughter loved her as well. She made a true impact on our household. I enthusiastically recommend Mandy for any postpartum doula services.” -Devon M

Experience and Certification:

  • Certified Infant/Toddler Montessori teacher

  • Certified Postpartum Doula

  • Certified Newborn Care Specialist

  • Decades of nanny and baby care experience

  • Experience with multiples