Frequently Asked Question!
Vela Haven is honored to have serviced over 5 families nationwide. We are a faith and evidenced based business that will support you and your partner (if applicable) physically and emotionally before, during, and after labor.
I am a DONA International Trained Birth Doula, and a Lamaze International Trained Childbirth Educator.
While a doula is an integral part of your birthing team, it is important to remember that medical and clinical services are only offered by your physician/midwife. Doulas cannot treat or diagnose any health conditions.
Although Vela Haven is located in the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia Metropolitan Area, this practice offers virtual services for clients worldwide!
Several clinical studies have found that a doula’s presence at birth may:
- decrease negative feelings about one’s childbirth experience
- decrease the need for cesarean surgery
- decrease the need for inductions
- decrease the need for pain medication and/or epidural
“Studies show that Black women are 3 to 4 times more likely to suffer mortality from childbirth compared to their White counterparts. For Black women, receiving doula care can be lifesaving and doulas can play an integral part in their birthing experience by advocating on their behalf.”
At Vela Haven, we believe every pregnant person is entitled to our services. Contact us to find out more about our payment options for pregnancy support and Lamaze childbirth education classes:
- Payment Plans
- Sliding-Scale Fees
- Book a Free Consultation
- We will Get Acquainted
- Our Journey Together Begins!
