Donearl Bridgewater

Verified
Postpartum Doula
Martinsburg, West Virginia
5 years of experience
5.0
About me

Greetings! My name is Donearl, owner & operator of Malkah the Doula doula services. I am a black birth & postpartum doula of four years located in the DMV offering pre&postnatal support. My services are centered around the African American traditions of pregnancy, birth & postpartum. For a free consultation please do not hesitate to email:malkahthedoula@protonmail.com Or call/text 240-344-7624 **CURRENTLY accepting Postpartum Clients only**

Education

Bachelor of Arts Psychology (2015)

Certification and training

Birth & Postpartum Doula - SMC Full Circle Birth Companion Doula Training (2022)

Specialties
Aromatherapy Babywearing Belly Binding Birth Support Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Evidence-Based Care Herbal Postpartum Care Newborn Care Overnight Newborn Care Postpartum Care Postpartum Chef Postpartum Doula Care
Languages

English

Service introduction

Currently offering Postpartum Services only. Visits 2x weekly: Light housekeeping Laundry Meal Prep Breastfeeding support Access to herbal apothecary Herbal Sitz bath Access to local & online resources

Packages
Postpartum
Visits 2x weekly Light housekeeping Laundry Meal Prep Breastfeeding support Access to herbal apothecary Herbal Sitz bath Respite Childcare Access to local & online resources $850.00 for 6 weeks.
$850.00
USD Flat rate
Postpartum Night Care
I offer Postpartum Night Care for your newborn while you rest. This includes laundry, feedings, hygiene etc.
$25.00
USD Per hour
Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
3
5.0

She was amazing. Always went above and beyond, even my older kids loved her. Wish I can keep her forever. She made postpartum very relaxing, even answering all my questions when it came to breast feedings etc. we love Malkah.

- Shery C.

5.0

Cindy was beyond awesome with my postpartum care. From Showing me ways to breastfeed my little one , to checking my blood pressure to just checking in on us . After I gave birth my milk wasn’t in yet and Cindy made me some DELICIOUS cookies and oatmeal I swear made them come in the next day !! I will always come back with every baby I have ! Thank you so much for everything you did for me and my baby boy .

- Toni T.

5.0

Malkah is an amazing doula! She was extremely supportive during my pregnancy and even more supportive postpartum. Being a first time mom it didn’t occur to me how much postpartum takes a toll on your body, and your mental, there are so many unexpected factors. She was there every step of the way, always available when I needed assistance, or just wanting someone to talk to. I was never alone which was my greatest fear. Also being a single mom having Malkah by my side at appointments, grocery shopping, birthing classes, pre labor, early and active labor meant everything to me!! Having a doula made my pregnancy bearable but having Malkah as my doula made it beautiful, she completely gave me a whole new level of appreciation for birth workers, she goes above and beyond. She is an outstanding human being!! I honestly could not have gotten through my whole pregnancy, birth experience, and postpartum without her looking back now. I loved my birth experience and I’m so happy that I can say that!

- Donna-lee W.

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