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Client Update!

Mary’s Hands Network is currently at capacity and no longer accepting new birth clients due 

July through November 2025. 

We ARE now accepting new clients with due dates in December 2025 and beyond.
If you're due before December and need support or referrals, please call our office to request a virtual meeting. Thank you for your patience and understanding. 

(225) 424-7532 or info@maryshandsnetwork.org

Interested in Doula Support?

Request Doula Support

Submit your interest form for doula support today! Early submissions increase your chances of being paired with a volunteer doula team. We welcome applicants without discrimination. Please note that doula services are not guaranteed and may be terminated by either party at any time.

Submit Interest Form

¿Está interesada en los servicios de doula?

Mary's Hands Network se enorgullece en servir a las mamás de habla hispana e inglesa. Complete el formulario de interés para comenzar su solicitud de servicios de doula.

Aplica Aqui

Your Path to DouSupport with Mary’s Hands Network

Submit Your Interest Form

Get Matched with a Doula Team

Submit Your Interest Form

If you have a confirmed pregnancy, are interested in MHN doula support, and live within our service area, please begin by submitting our interest form. If you’re over 32 weeks pregnant, you’ll be directed to schedule a virtual visit and can still use our Text-a-Doula support line.

Virtual Onboarding

Get Matched with a Doula Team

Submit Your Interest Form

If you’re eligible, we’ll send you a link to schedule your virtual onboarding call. During this meeting, our Volunteer Coordinator will walk you through what to expect, answer questions, and guide you through creating your Kiip.co account to complete your forms and communicate while awaiting team assignment.

Get Matched with a Doula Team

Get Matched with a Doula Team

Once your forms are submitted, please allow up to two weeks for an update as we work to match you with a team of 2–3 trained volunteer doulas. If we're unable to match you in time, we’ll offer virtual or text-based support as available.

Pre-Birth Support

Labor/Birth Support

Your doula team will schedule a virtual meeting and up to two in-person prenatal visits, depending on your stage of pregnancy. These sessions focus on birth preferences, comfort tools, and preparing for labor.

Labor/Birth Support

Labor/Birth Support

Labor/Birth Support

As a volunteer-based organization, we cannot guarantee a doula will be present at your birth, but your team will be on call around your due date. If unavailable, we’ll reach out to our broader network in an effort to ensure you’re supported.

Postpartum Support

Labor/Birth Support

Labor/Birth Support

Your doulas will follow up within 72 hours of delivery, with one to two visits between birth and 8 weeks postpartum. After your 6–8 week visit, care from your doula team ends, and continued check-ins at 4, 6, and 12 months will be provided by our administrative team.

Text a Doula (225) 424-7532

Quick questions? Need to talk it out?

“Text a Doula” is a free and simple way to connect with a trained Mary’s Hands Network staff doula. Whether you’re pregnant, recently gave birth, or just need someone to walk with you through this season—you can send us a message and get real answers from a real person who cares.

This service is perfect for:

  • Moms due soon who don’t have time to go through the full MHN intake process
  • Quick questions about pregnancy, postpartum, newborn care, breastfeeding, or emotional wellness
  • Help finding resources like WIC, Medicaid, housing, diapers, or mental health support

How to Use the Text Line

Here’s how it works:

  • Text your question or concern any time—day or night.
  • A staff doula will respond within 24 hours (usually much sooner during business hours).
  • We can answer questions, help you find resources, and even schedule a virtual visit if you want to talk more
  • You can ask follow-up questions or just check in—we’re here to support you.

What Not to Text

We’re here to support, not replace emergency care or long-term clinical services. Text a Doula is NOT for:

  • Emergencies – Call 911 or your nearest hospital
  • Medical diagnoses or prescriptions. We can offer support and information, but not medical advice.
  • Inappropriate, abusive, or spam messages. These will be blocked.

Links for Mom

Learn More about Doulas

We are a nonprofit organization that provides FREE doula services to any mom who applies. Our services are limited by the availability and location of our doula volunteers. Click the link below for more information on doula care through MHN.

Frequently Asked Questions

Digital Resources

We are always looking for more ways to support the moms in our network. Here is a compilation of free digital downloads our volunteers have collected.

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