About me
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!
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Certification and training
Birth Doula Certification, DONA (2020)
Childbirth Educator Training, BADT (2023)
Full Spectrum Doula Training, BADT (2022)
Perinatal Mental Health Certification, PSI (2022)
Memberships and affiliations
The Educated Birth
SisterSong: Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective
Evidence Based Birth
DONA, International
Credentials
CBE CD (DONA) CLC LCSW PMH-C
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Specialties
Anxiety and Depression Birth and Lactation Birth Doula Birth Trauma Breastfeeding Support Childbirth Education Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Couple Counseling Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy Mental Health Mood Disorders Parenting Support Perinatal and Infant Loss Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Perinatal Mood Disorders Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapy Psychotherapy Stress Management Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Telehealth Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Languages
English
Service introduction
Services I offer included: Birth doula care, lactation counseling, postpartum mental health support. I also offer service packages as well
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Packages
Ultimate Support Package
- 3 prenatal visits including childbirth education, birth planning, resources, etc.-active labor and delivery support with initial postpartum assistance-1 to 2 week postpartum check-in and debrief visit-2 lactation support visits-2 perinatal mental health support visits
$1,250.00
USD Flat rate
Mental Health Support
-Initial consultation for assessment of support needs-5 sessions of mental health support-hands-on support to allow for self-care for efficient coping and aid-in-hone or virtual service option
$600.00
USD Flat rate
Lactation Counseling
- initial phone consultation for assessment of issue/problem areas of concern-5 sessions of lactation counseling. observation, problem review and hands-on support-in-home or virtual option
$500.00
USD Flat rate
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Ultimate Support Package
- 3 prenatal visits including childbirth education, birth planning, resources, etc.-active labor and delivery support with initial postpartum assistance-1 to 2 week postpartum check-in and debrief visit-2 lactation support visits-2 perinatal mental health support visits
$1,250.00
USD Flat rate
Mental Health Support
-Initial consultation for assessment of support needs-5 sessions of mental health support-hands-on support to allow for self-care for efficient coping and aid-in-hone or virtual service option
$600.00
USD Flat rate
Lactation Counseling
- initial phone consultation for assessment of issue/problem areas of concern-5 sessions of lactation counseling. observation, problem review and hands-on support-in-home or virtual option
$500.00
USD Flat rate
Standard Birth Doula Support
-3 prenatal visits including childbirth education/birth planning-active labor and delivery w/initial postpartum support-1 to 2 week postpartum check-in and debrief-access to extensive lending library and books and community resources
$900.00
USD Flat rate
Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
1
5.0
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.
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- Katie B.
Frequently asked questions
Will you meet the birthing couples at home or at the hospital/birthing place?
I will typically join you in active labor and provide continuous support through active labor, delivery, and 30-45 mins initially postpartum. However, I am usually and welcome any and all in communication with you in the early labor stage as well.
What’s the training of a CLC (Certification Lactation Counselor)?
My certification is through a comprehensive, evidence-based, breastfeeding management course (run by Healthy Children Project), which includes practical skills, theoretical foundations and competency verification (Certification exam given by the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice). CLC’s certification is accredited by the American National Standards Institute. In addition to my preliminary training, I do yearly continuing education to maintain my certification.
Can you provide services virtually?
Absolutely! Virtual services can sometimes allow for you to be seen sooner. Prenatal meetings, childbirth education, lactation counseling and mental health support can all be provided virtual in needed or preferred.
Do you accept health insurance for your services?
No, I currently do not accept insurance for doula services, childbirth education or lactation services. Mental health support that I offer through Me.Be Baby Birth & Postpartum Services is different in setting and relational care from a typical therapeutic session with a private practice psychotherapist. Through my private practice as a psychotherapist I do accept insurance but that is very different from mental health support from a birth professional role. However, I encourage all to contact their insurance company about reimbursem*nt for any birth worker fees and can provide an itemized bill.
Why/How did you become a birth doula?
I am a birth worker because I felt called to the community after I experience a traumatic birth and loss with my first pregnancy at the age of 24 in 2019. I did not have a doula or a birth professional to advocate or educate me or my loved ones at the time. I now work hard to be the birth worker and provide the support that I needed at that time in 2019. I completed my birth doula training through DONA with a BIPOC exclusive cohort and began working towards certification, while engaging in various training along the way.
