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Shape the Future of Maternal Health: Give to Our Doula Training Fundraiser
We're excited to introduce our Doula Training Fundraiser, an inspired campaign that aims to fund our 100 Doulas Rising Leadership...


Power in the Presence: A Doula's Impact
There is a quiet yet profound power in the presence of a Doula during childbirth—a power that the Herron family experienced firsthand....


Black Male Doulas Are Definitely A Thing: Encouraging a New Wave of Birthworkers
In recent years, a remarkable movement has emerged within the world of birthwork, one that is reshaping traditional roles and challenging...


Empowering Change: How Governor Pritzker's Budget Uplifts Black and Brown Maternal Health
In an era where maternal health disparities starkly outline the inequalities faced by Black and Brown communities, the importance of...


Welcoming Lotus to the CVD Family as our New Program Coordinator!
Join us in welcoming Cantrel "Lotus" Connell as our new Program Coordinator. Lotus, reporting to the recently promoted Program Director,...


Legacy of Light: Honoring Granny Midwives and the Continuing Journey of Black and Brown Doulas
Legacy of Light In the annals of American history, amidst the tumult of progress and struggle, there exists a lineage of unsung heroines...
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