Mavhu Hargrove

Childbirth Educator

Capitol Heights, Maryland

8 years of experience

5.0

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About me

Hi! I’m Mavhu full spectrum doula, peer lactation counselor and Certified Evidence Based Birth Educator.

Certification and training

DONA trained postpartum doula (2020)

Health Connection One TOT (2022)

BWHI NOURISH Certified Full spectrum doula and doula trainer (2022)

Certified Evidence Based Birth Instructor (2024)

MEW Breastfeeding Peer counselor (2025)

MEGI High Risk Doula (2026)

Credentials

CBE CD

Specialties

Advanced Maternal Age Birth Doula Birth Support Childbirth Education Doula Trainer Natural Childbirth High-Risk Pregnancy Home Birth Hospital Birth

Languages

English

Service introduction

In addition to being an Evidence Based Birth Instructor I also offer- Bhabhu Baby, the art African baby carrying skills; Masungiro, creating a mother-centered postpartum plan; Muzvere, what to expect from our postpartum bodies and Imba ya Amai, a look back at the spiritual architecture of the Shona birthing room. For families in Maryand and DC I also offer birth doula packages.

Packages

Evidence Based Birth Childbirth Class

An intensive and informative 6 week birth preparation class for couples.

$350.00

USD Flat rate

BIrthing Day Support

2 prenatal visits, support during labor and delivery, 2 postpartum visits.

$1,300.00

USD Flat rate

Reclaiming African Motherhood

Access to two of Mbuya Mavhu’s classes Birth plan Template & Consultation Masungiro Traditional Postpartum Plan Consultation Birthing Day Support (see above) Additional Postpartum Support $35 per hour one meal provided per shift

$1,500.00

USD Flat rate

Ratings and reviews

Average

5.0

# of Reviews

5.0

May 21, 2026

Mavhu was very compassionate and always made me feel heard! She was especially helpful during my post-partum recovery after a c-section and she had advice to help me balance my new role as a second time mom, this time to twins while I already had a 2 year old!

- Amy L.