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How much does it cost to use Meela?

Meela is completely free to use for parents and expecting parents. Once you find and hire a doula, you will work with them to set up a payment plan based on the services they are providing. There is no commitment to hire any of the doulas on Meela.

Your doula and you will agree upon your preferred fee structure, and your doula will send you itemized invoices through Meela. You can then pay securely through the app in just a few taps.

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What is virtual doula support?

Virtual doula support provides the same level of emotional and informational support that you get from in-person doulas, except delivered via phone and video chats. Virtual doula support is almost always provided by a doula who also provides in-person prenatal, labor, and postpartum support.

Virtual doula packages can vary by doula. Some offer individual prenatal or postpartum sessions, while others offer their services through a predefined package of sessions and resources.

With Meela, you can let us know your budget and prefered type of virtual support, and we can match you with the right doula.

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How can I get doula support during COVID-19?

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, our doulas are now offering virtual doula support and virtual consultations. Our doulas are here to answer your questions and help you navigate childbirth during COVID-19.

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Can I use Meela to find services other than doula support?

Yes. Most Meela pros are qualified to provide a wide range of services to new and expecting parents. Our community includes doulas, lactation counselors, night nannies, and more who will be able to provide you with the prenatal to postpartum support you need. Our services include:

• Doula support: In-person or virtual pregnancy, labor, and postpartum support; adoption, fertility, and bereavement support
• Lactation support: In-person or virtual lactation visits
• Childbirth education: General childbirth education classes; Lamaze, Bradley Method®, Evidence Based Birth®, Alexander Technique, and HypnoBirthing® classes
• Newborn care: Night nannying, 24-hour newborn care, sleep training, and baby nurse services
• Health and fitness: Prenatal and postnatal yoga, nutrition, personal training, meal prep, and massage therapy
• Other: Birth and infant photography, placenta encapsulation, babywearing, belly binding, and more

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Who are the doulas on Meela?

Meela’s community of doulas ranges from recently certified professionals to established doula agencies that support celebrities. While there is no national license required for doulas, we ask all our pros to provide proof of certification and/or experience to verify their scope of services. A green check mark by a doula’s name means that we’ve reviewed and verified their profile.

We are proud of our community’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. We’re also proud to provide culturally competent care that meets parents’ needs across the financial spectrum. Whether you’re a single parent, a traditional family, or a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, we’re humbled to have a community of pros who are passionate about providing personalized care that meets the needs of each and every parent on Meela.

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Disclaimer: Meela does not guarantee the experience you may have with doulas on the platform nor does it guarantee the accuracy of any claims made or credentials provided by doulas on Meela. We recommend that you interview a range of potential service providers to independently verify their qualifications to provide the services you have requested.