Mary’s Hands Network is currently at capacity and no longer accepting new birth clients due
before March 2026.
We ARE now accepting new clients with due dates in March 2026 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
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.
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.
Discover what it’s like to have a doula by your side. These stories come directly from mothers we’ve served—honest, inspiring, and full of hope.
Free Download: Building Your Birth Vision
Building Your Birth Vision is a simple guide to help you explore your options, share your hopes, and start meaningful conversations with your care team. Think of it as a map for your birth journey, not a rigid plan, but a tool to prepare while staying flexible when things change. Use it to reflect, ask questions, and make informed decisions with confidence as you welcome your baby into the world.
“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:
We’re here to support, not replace emergency care or long-term clinical services. Text a Doula is NOT for:

Experiencing the loss of a pregnancy or infant is a deeply personal and often isolating journey. You are not alone. This section offers compassionate support and trusted resources for mothers and families navigating grief and healing.
Here you’ll find:
Whether you're seeking space to grieve, someone to talk to, or a way to remember, these resources are here for you.

Helps families with things like funeral expenses or creating memorials. If you are in the Baton Rouge area please email us directly at savannahsmilesbr@gmail.com .

They provide support groups, counseling, and an online community for grieving parents who have lost infants through miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal death. Please contact Mallory Gallagher at mallory@mend.org for more information.

Provides support groups for parents, siblings, and families grieving the loss of a child. They have local chapters throughout the state and provide a safe space for parents to share their experiences.

Offers mental health support group, education, and resources to parents who have experienced infant loss, as well as community events and fundraisers.

Provides resources for families experiencing a loss by miscarriage, stillbirth or death of an infant up to one year of age and need financial assistance, Maddie’s Footprints would like to help. Assistance is available for Funeral Expenses, Medical Bills, and Counseling.

Shares the Hope of Christ with bereaved mothers and families experiencing infant loss by serving their local communities through providing on-the-ground support in their geographical area.

Provides a directory of therapists, some of whom specialize in grief, loss, and trauma.
Mary's Hands Network
451 E. Airport Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70806
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