Bereavement Doulas in Louisville, KY

These doulas list pregnancy and infant loss support as a specialty. Take your time reading their profiles, and message anyone you would like to talk to.

13 Bereavement Doulas near Louisville, KY

Sierra Emrich Hamm

Fairfield, Kentucky

5.0 (1 review)

Sierra Emrich Hamm

15 years of experience

More than a decade ago, I answered a quiet but persistent calling to walk alongside women during one of the most transformative seasons of their lives. My journey began as a doula and eventually led me through nursing school, hospital maternity care, home birth, birth centers, breastfeeding support, childbirth education, and medical advocacy. Along the way, I have had the privilege of attending hundreds of births and supporting families through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and the many decisions that shape these experiences. These years have taught me that while knowledge matters, information alone is not enough. Women need relationship. They need support. They need space to ask questions, explore their options, and reconnect with the wisdom that already lives within them. I believe pregnancy and birth are not simply medical events. They are profound rites of passage that invite a woman to grow in strength, discernment, and trust. My role is not to tell you what choices to make. My role is to help you understand your options, cultivate confidence in your decision-making, and prepare for motherhood from a place of love rather than fear. Whether you are planning a home birth, preparing for a hospital birth, navigating a VBAC, seeking breastfeeding support, or simply looking for a trusted guide, I bring both clinical experience and deep respect for the innate design of mothers and babies. The women I serve are not looking to be managed. They are looking to be informed, supported, and seen. I would be honored to walk alongside you as you prepare to welcome your baby and step more fully into the mother you were created to become.

Recent review

Sierra is the absolute best! She is so knowledgeable and shares that knowledge in a way that’s easy for the common (non-medical) person to understand. I was 39 weeks pregnant and reached out to her, somewhat freaking out, because I found out my midwife wanted to induce me. I had a lot of concerns with that. Sierra listened to my concerns, she validated how I was feeling, and was able to give me a real step by step plan of what my options were going forward. I went from panic to peace after speaking with her. Instead of feeling like I was just being shuffled through the system, I felt empowered to make decisions and advocate for myself and my baby. I would totally trust her with anything baby/pregnancy related and would absolutely seek her advice again!

- Marisa G.

Mary Miller

Louisville, Kentucky

5.0 (1 review)

Mary Miller

6 years of experience

Hey, I'm Mary Miller! I'm a certified birth doula, certified Lactation counselor, and psychotherapist certified in perinatal mental health. I serve in Louisville, KY and southern Indiana. As a professional in birth work and mental health, I strive greatly to provide the birthing person and their partner with emotional, physical, and informational support to empower them through their pregnancy, birth, postpartum and parenting journey. I’m a wife, mom, sister, friend, and aunt. I love exercising, hiking, hanging out with my family, pizza and pugs!

Recent review

I had the pleasure of having Mary as my doula for my fourth baby. This was my first experience trying for a birth without an epidural. I was nervous going in, but Mary was amazing at providing resources and answering all of my questions prior to the birth. During my actual experience, she was incredible at supporting me and helping me navigate changes we had to make along the way. She also really helped in advocating for me when there were disagreements with my doctor on how to proceed forward. She made me feel so comfortable and supported and helped me achieve the birth I wanted. Postpartum, she ensured I had additional resources for breastfeeding, pumping, and even helped come up with activities to keep my older kids occupied while solo parenting. Overall, I would recommend Mary and her services to any mama looking for an amazing experience.

- Katie B.

Rachel Klein

Jeffersonville, Indiana

5.0 (3 reviews)

Rachel Klein

2 years of experience

My name is Rachel Klein - the owner and founder of Doula Moon and Back. Birth doulas have been around since the beginning of time, providing counsel and coaching through pregnancy, labor, birth, and the fourth trimester. My commitment is to helping birthing people to feel more confident and positive through their journey of parenthood, by using evidence-based information, comfort techniques, and knowledge drawn from a love of learning. My care as a doula is meant to be an open and non-judgmental environment for families of all types and backgrounds.

Recent review

5 stars doesn’t seem to be enough for the rating I’d give Rachel. She was with me throughout my pregnancy and so supportive. She took time to really get to know me and my plan for birth. When it came time to go to the birth center she was there the entire time and was caring, nurturing, supportive and cheering me on. When I had to make decisions she was there to provide me with knowledge and help me make the decisions that she knew I wanted. When I was feeling discouraged or upset or anything she was there as my light and positivity to bring me back to center and keep pushing on! She made sure I stayed hydrated, fed, rested & loved during every step. Although this was my longest, most difficult labor, Rachel kept my vision alive, and assured me that I could do this even when I wanted to quit. After having 5 babies and having a doula for the 6th my only regret was not having one everytime. I highly recommend her. I was surprised at how much of a difference it made having that extra support person.

- Korri C.

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