Bereavement Doulas in San Antonio, TX

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.

15 Bereavement Doulas near San Antonio, TX

Madison Lorg

San Antonio, Texas

5.0 (2 reviews)

Madison Lorg

5 years of experience

Hello! I'm Madison, I'm a trained Birth and Postpartum Doula; I am located in San Antonio and serve all of San Antonio and the surrounding communities. I'm passionate about supporting families through one of the most transformative experiences of their lives: childbirth. As a doula, I provide comprehensive support to expectant mothers and their partners before, during, and after childbirth, including invaluable postpartum care. My journey into doula work began after I had my 3rd child and had the amazing opportunity to have a doula for her birth. It made such a difference in my birth experience and helped me avoid having another traumatic birthing experience. Since then, I've dedicated myself to empowering birthing individuals to make informed decisions about their care and to advocate for their birth preferences. I specialize in military family births and postpartum because I was a military spouse and know the hardships that come along with it. In addition to offering emotional and physical support during labor, I also specialize in postpartum care, recognizing the importance of nurturing and assisting families in the delicate weeks following childbirth. From providing breastfeeding support and assisting with newborn care to offering practical assistance with household tasks, I aim to ease the transition into parenthood and ensure that families feel supported and cared for during this vulnerable time. I believe that postpartum support is just as vital as prenatal and birth support, and I'm committed to providing compassionate care that honors the unique needs of each family. Whether you're navigating the challenges of breastfeeding, struggling with postpartum mood disorders, or simply in need of a listening ear and a helping hand, I'm here to offer nonjudgmental support and guidance every step of the way. If you're interested in learning more about how I can support you during your pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum journey, please don't hesitate to reach out. I would be honored to be a part of your birthing team.

Recent review

Madison is wonderful! She’s helped me tremendously with my baby. She’s very knowledgable, dependable, considerate, and just genuinely cares about the family she’s helping. I’m so thankful to have found her and have her help.

- Alicea W.

Rachel Ogea

San Antonio, Texas

5.0 (4 reviews)

Rachel Ogea

8 years of experience

I am a birth doula with certifications from DONA, Hypnobabies, and Stillbirthday. I am also certified in TENS usage and have my own units to use with my clients. I strive to educate, empower and support with a calm, quiet atmosphere, upholding the desires of the birthing person. I am also a certified Spinning Babies Parent Educator and a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (this means a carseat expert!) As a retired teacher and Air Force spouse, with seven children and two grandchildren, I have experienced a wide variety of personal birth scenarios and am particularly drawn to help military wives and those without family nearby. I look forward to meeting you!

Recent review

Goodness, where do I begin? I hope to convey how much Rachel truly means to our family but I'll start off by saying there aren't enough characters to express my love and gratitude for her. From the moment my husband and I first met her, we knew she was the perfect person to support us as we prepared to welcome our sweet son. After each prenatal visit, I left our conversation feeling more empowered, educated and excited for labor than before. She lovingly shared her wisdom not only as a doula but as a mother of 7 children. When I went into labor (18 days early) she showed up promptly and provided such a peace and strength that was present without words. She quietly rubbed my back, reassured me when I doubted myself, and relieved my nausea with essential oils. She stood back to allow my husband to be the main support. In order to limit the amount of people attending my son's birth I was unable to invite a photographer. Rachel stepped up and took some of the most beautiful photos I have ever seen. Looking at them, you'd never know I didn't have a professional photographer present. Rachel followed up with me and continued to check in weeks after I had given birth. We had a virtual visit and we discussed my son's birth and she filled in the pieces that weren't as clear in my memory. She not only encouraged me but my husband as well. I don't know what we would have done had we not had Rachel's support. Rachel and her mini fan are unstoppable. I can't recommend her enough. She is divinely gifted and we will certainly request her services for my future pregnancies.

- Bianca V.

Melanie Sandoval

San Antonio, Texas

Melanie Sandoval

101 years of experience

We proudly represent a Doula Collective owned by women of color who are situated in the vibrant city of San Antonio, Texas. In this collective you will find a diverse and inclusive group, embracing women of different ages, ethnicities, and cultural heritages. We thrive in spaces where topics of empowerment, education, and community are at the center of the conversation. Though our life experiences vary greatly, we have found unity in our differences; bound by a commitment to autonomy, authenticity, community, integrity, empathy, knowledge, and meaningful work. Our mission is to build long lasting and symbiotic relationships within our beautifully diverse community in order to break down generations of systemic barriers. We aspire to increase awareness, and access to invaluable resources within our community in order to strengthen relationships between families and their entire support teams. In doing so, our hope is that all people can have equal access to life changing resources and opportunities during the delicate yet crucial time of the perinatal period. ​ We strive to help families build true harmonious relationships with their providers by facilitating dialogue and fostering trust between the family and their provider, creating a lasting impact. By teaching families to be in tune with and strengthen their intuition, they are empowered to amplify their voice when making informed decisions and feel confident in doing so.

Gabrielle Swayze

San Antonio, Texas

Gabrielle Swayze

5 years of experience

Hello! I’m Gabrielle and I am a birth and postpartum doula. I was born and raised in a small town near Los Angeles, California and moved to Texas to open the first few In N Out Burgers in San Antonio. I met my husband and moved back to California to be more close to my family, but missed Texas- so we are back again! I have a husband, 2 kids, dogs, cats, and chickens. We are very active with our local shelter and almost always have a foster animal, or 3. For 2 years we lived in an RV traveling to 12 states, and we would love to see more. I homeschool my children, and in my free time I love to travel, explore nature, listen to music, and catch up on TV. I have a bachelor’s degree and I am currently going to school to become a Registered Nurse. After my second child, I realized how important it is to have a village. I believe if I had a postpartum doula, my fourth trimester would have been completely different. There are so many women that don’t have a good support system, even though everyone deserves one. Being able to help my family members and friends who were postpartum has been such a rewarding experience; it led me to seek out formal training in doula work so I could make a career out of helping people. I am a planner and love doing research. Even though birth is very unpredictable, I love being able to inform parents of their options, advocate for them, and be the calm in the storm. I have experience in creating birth plans, different positions to help labor progress, postpartum planning, newborn care, and breastfeeding.

Meredeth Adams

San Antonio, Texas

5.0 (3 reviews)

Meredeth Adams

7 years of experience

Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here! My name is Meredeth! First and foremost, I am a Christian, I am happily married to my high school sweetheart—we’ll be celebrating a decade of love in 2026! Together, we’re blessed with five beautiful children, two dogs, and three cats—our own little lively village. As the spouse of a military member and first responder, I deeply understand the strength, resilience, and support it takes to navigate life’s challenges. Fueled by coffee, tea, and the luxury of slow mornings, I’m also a book lover who’s always turning pages and dreaming big—currently aspiring to become a midwife and wholeheartedly embracing all things pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I believe every person deserves to be treated with grace, dignity, and kindness. It truly takes a village, and I’m here to be a gentle, caring part of yours—supporting you through the beautiful, messy, miraculous journey of bringing new life into the world. Let’s walk this path together with warmth, wisdom, and a touch of quirky joy.

Recent review

What a joy Meredeth is! Warm, knowledgeable, helpful, and kind. I truly could not have asked for a better night nanny. From the very beginning I felt at ease knowing my baby was in her care. Not only does she provide excellent infant care among her many talents, she is also a wonderful listening ear and friend to her clients. She will be greatly missed around our home but I am so happy to have met her and learned so much from her. If you’re apprehensive about hiring help, Meredeth will certainly disarm any anxieties you may have and give you the gentle care and trust all new parents need.

- Shawnee S.

Bridget Perez

San Antonio, Texas

5.0 (57 reviews)

Bridget Perez

5 years of experience
Accepts insurance

Bridget is the founder and owner of Abundant Joy. With a passion for working with and advocating for people of all ages and backgrounds, she has taught in the public school system, assisted in resettling refugees, counseled trafficked women, and has worked to raise well-rounded, healthy children in her role as a professional nanny. With over 21 years of experience caring for children and providing education and support to the parents she worked alongside, many of Bridget’s close friends requested her support during their birth. Bridget was often asked to stay overnight to provide friends with her steady, upbeat, and positive presence–in their living room or in a hospital room. These long nights allowed her to listen to the birthing mamas, help them sort out what their goals and options were, and allowed Bridget to advocate for them to make sure they felt comfortable and had their needs met. Bridget has found that women have more positive birth outcomes when a doula is present throughout labor and delivery. These experiences made it clear to Bridget that her talents and passion lie in doula work. Birth is unpredictable by nature, and Bridget has worked with single moms, families, and teams of medical professionals in order to help parents to be present in the moment. Incorporating the baby’s father throughout the entire process leads to a successful team effort where both mom and dad feel connected to the baby–from the very beginning to the birth. She believes that women can feel confident and empowered during their birth experiences with the right kind of unbiased support and knowledge. Bridget provides guidance through evidence-based education, as well as encouragement and compassion throughout the birth journey. From her varied and deep experiences working with parents and their children, Bridget is adept at helping parents navigate postpartum schedules and transitions. She also assists the mother with her newborn as she heals and adapts to life with a new baby. Looking forward to being a part of your joyful birth! Bridget has extensive experience supporting families in hospitals, birth centers, and home births. She is skilled in supporting mothers with Vaginal Births, VBACS, Cesareans, high-risk pregnancies, stillbirths, and twin births. "The joy of the Lord is my strength." Nehemiah 8:10

Recent review

Had such a wonderful experience with Bridget as my doula. She is a fabulous resource and helped me through any questions, doubts, or fears I was having about my birth. She creates a wonderful and calm atmosphere when you need it most.

- Kayla Stoddard

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