Vee Burke

Recently Hired
Birth & Postpartum Doula
Bowie, Maryland
22 years of experience
5.0
About me

Hi, I'm Vee. I am a Perinatal Health Care specialist (Doula) Birth Activist, and Cultural Anthropologist. My work is in: Birth, Holistic Postpartum Care, Traditional Holistic Postpartum Care, and Belly Binding Practice. I specialize in the wholeness and wellness of an expectant mother. I believe when a Mother is put first -loved on, cared for and nurtured well...then her whole home and family then is okay as well!

Education

Master of Arts in Cultural Sustainability (2022)

Bachelor of Science, Global Communications (2007)

Certification and training

Traditional Holistic Postpartum Doula Certification, Foi en La Femme (2023)

Placenta Encapsulation Certification, BEST (2023)

Birth Doula Certification, BEST (2022)

Health Education Specialist Certification, BMMA (2022)

Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula Training, DONA (2019)

Birth (Perinatal) Activist, BMMA (2022)

Memberships and affiliations

Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA)

Credentials
BS CD (BEST) MA PCD (DONA) CD
Specialties
Advanced Maternal Age Anxiety Assertiveness Babywearing Belly Binding Birth and Lactation Birth Assistant Birth Doula Birth Support Birth Trauma Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Support Building Healthy Communication Cesarean, Episiotomy and Scar Pain Childbirth Education Dietitian Evidence-Based Care Healthy Eating Herbal Postpartum Care High Risk and Low Intervention Obstetrical Care High-Risk Pregnancy Home Birth Infant Care Keeping Fit Labor Doula Mental Health Midwife Support Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Newborn Care Newborn Prep Nipple and Breast Pain Nutritional Counseling Overnight Newborn Care Parenting Parenting Support Placenta Encapsulation Postpartum Care Postpartum Chef Postpartum Doula Care Postpartum Life Pregnancy Complications Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapy Prenatal Care Prenatal Life Relaxation Techniques Spirituality Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Vaginal Steam Water birth Well-Woman Care Yoga
Languages

English

Service introduction

Birth Doula Birth Consultation (non clients for a hourly fee) Traditional Holistic Postpartum Doula Care Postpartum Doula Care ( In the hospital or at home care) Belly Binding Services

Packages
Birth Doula
3 prenatals: 60 minutes in length, each session. Sessions teach: bodywork & comfort techniques, food nutrition, advocacy, Holistic care, birth plan, postpartum plan, hands-on education of partner support, and infant care, self-worth care. 24/7 access to me- phone, text, email. (once you sign and make the deposit amount) Weekly or biweekly communication with me, as your Birth Doula. Positive affirmations sent to you during pregnancy journey. Labor support- virtual and in person at home, birth center or at hospital. 1 postpartum visit virtually within 5 days or 30 days after birth of baby. 90 minutes in length.
$2,200.00
USD Flat rate
Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
16
5.0

Vee is beyond exceptional. She is empowering, direct, encouraging, intelligent, and the best doula I could have possibly hoped for. She is patient and warm, but honest and convicting. I felt supported and challenged by her and felt in control of the things I was in control of, and less scared of the parts of my birth that I wasn't in control of! I'm so thankful to her and will definitely be using her my second time around. :)

- Taylor O.

5.0

My husband & I hired Vee as a doula for the birth of our son. While many companies or doulas offered virtual prenatal meetings, Vee met with us at our house with a full agenda and hands-on help for the exercises she shared with me. I appreciated the chance to get to know her prior to the delivery, and her regular texts to check in and put things in perspective when my body felt pregnant and strange. She’s very experienced and I would certainly recommend her to anyone looking for an invested and professional birth doula. When we found out I’d need a C-section, she helped me prepare mentally and for the recovery, she met us at the hospital and was a calm and organized presence during that whirlwind time right after our baby was born. She also came over and spent an afternoon helping with whatever we needed at home, recovery exercises, and with all those “fourth trimester” questions that came up since we didn’t need her time during labor.

- Carson G.

5.0

Vee is an absolute amazing doula! I had the pleasure of having her assist my birth of my daughter and her willingness to support, advocate and advise my husband and I was so needed. I appreciate how she considers the whole person and their environment in the birth, creating room to discuss both the big and small decisions and thoughts. She is also very well informed on hospital policies and procedures along with significant awareness of the needs of most marginalized communities especially with African American families. We are so truly grateful and fortunate to have received her birth and postpartum care.

- Temi U.

5.0

Vee was a Dolua for myself and husband for our first pregnancy & baby. I was honored to get to work with her. She provided so much guidance, knowledge, compassion and care and I was extremely grateful for her. I had a very smooth pregnancy up until 25 weeks when my water broke early. I ended up having to be in the hospital for almost 3 months and Vee supported me the entire way through. Hospital visits, phone calls, virtual check ins, text support. She empowered me every inch of the way. She guided my husband Greg and I through all delivery possibilities and amplified my voice with my physicians. She is an all around advocate, doula, support system, coach and mentor and I am blessed to know her!

- Tara-Whitney R.

5.0

Vee was amazing! She went above and beyond to provide service before, during, and after my little one's birth. I'd recommend her to anyone seeking out doula care and belly binding.

- Arielle D.

5.0

Vee was incredibly kind, educational and trust-worthy. I am so grateful for the experience to work with her. I highly recommend her for a variety of doula experiences including belly wrapping, night care and holistic postpartum support.

- Sofia H.

5.0

November 2020 Thank you! Thank you for your generous gift of love!!!!

- Darnell, Karen, Dean E.

5.0

July 2022 Dear Velesha, Thank you for being out postpartum doula. We really appreciate will your help during such a difficult time. You were so professional and will be missed!

- Anna and Stephen B.

5.0

September 2021 Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, your support, and your friendship during our journey to parenthood! We're so thankful!

- Ashleigh, Joe, and David Q.

5.0

January 2023 Thank you! Dear Velesha, Wow what a journey this has been! From the moment we met you we knew we wanted you to be our doula. You have made this beautiful time of our lives so much more enjoyable. Thank you for your support & knowledge. We would have been lost without your guidance! Now we are educated & can advocate for ourselves! Keep doing what you do!

- Jeff, Reyna, & Jayce H.

5.0

July 2020 Doula Vee was everything I prayed for and wanted for my second pregnancy. I always wanted to try a doula from the beginning of my children bearing years but as life would have it I was not able to have a doula with my first pregnancy, so when I met doula Vee in the beginning of my second trimester I was extremely excited. I did not know all that doulas did but I knew going into my second pregnancy and wanting to be a VBAC momma I wanted some help and guidance with the birthing and post partum process. Doula Vee really helped to change how I looked and felt about my birthing experience. Even through this time of living through a worldwide pandemic Doula Vee guidance helped me and my husband to implement the techniques and positions to help guide our new little one into this world. Also the post partum support that Doula Vee gave this momma was much needed and extremely life altering as I was able to ease into my new life as a mommy for a second time. Doula Vee has a very calming and soothing presence that every new mommy,2nd time, or even a multi child mommy would want on their team to assist them in their pregnancy or post partum care.

- Jasmin C.

5.0

Nowadays, natural childbirth in a clinical environment requires to be very strong and fiercely advocate for yourself. Giving birth in 2020 was especially nerve wrecking. I was particularly blessed for having met Vee, who was my childbirth educator and virtual borth doula. During the whole process, Vee reassured me that my needs where valid. She helped me see ways to maneuver the insecurity of the year of covid 19. 7/22/2022 Vee is experienced. She helped me remember my own strength. With her in the picture (although she did not physically assist my delivery), I could make my wish for an unmedicated, natural birth a reality. Thank you so much for your emotional guidance and for being my rock Vee. Also, I really appreciate that Vee supports small black owned female entrepreneurs. Way to go.”

- Lidwine R.

5.0

9/20/2022 Vee, thank you for being our post-partum doula. We really appreciate all your help during such a difficult time. You were so professional and will be missed!

- Anonymous A.

5.0

Velesha was my doula during the pandemic for a large part of 2020 and part of 2021. Although we had video appointments and were unable to meet in person, I always felt I was well supported, well educated, and well prepared during my birthing journey. Although this was my last child, there was so much I learned from working with Velesha (and so many things I wish I had known before). In addition, this was a child had after a loss and because of that there saw a lot of anxiety I had about being pregnant again and giving birth. Doula Vee went above and beyond to answer questions, address fears and supported me pre and post birth. She is simply the best.

- Karen E.

5.0

Vee was our birth doula for our first-born and was a huge support throughout our entire journey from pregnancy to labor and postpartum. She went above and beyond by coming to our house on multiple occasions to walk us through our birth plan and provided exercises that helped us feel prepared before going to the hospital. When we were in active labor for several days, she also coached us through our options to reduce potential interventions, ultimately reaching our goal of having a safe and healthy labor for our daughter. In addition to her coaching and advocacy at the hospital, Vee also specializes in belly binding and offered to help us with a few overnight shifts over the holidays to make sure we could rest and reset. Vee has been amazing to work and we highly recommend working with her as a birth doula, belly binding expert and postpartum support.

- Alanna T.

5.0

Thank you so much for being out coach and guiding us through our first labor! We couldn't have done it without your support and really appreciate you jumping in during the holiday break to help us get our bearings with baby Chloe! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

- Alanna & Max T.

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