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Celebrating CVDoula Mita Swearengen
Celebrating CVDoula Mita Swearengen Chicago Volunteer Doulas is proud to celebrate one of our own: Mita Swearengen, founder and CEO of...
Why We’re Pausing Our Doula Training Program — and What Comes Next
We’ve officially met our milestone: 100 Doulas trained through our free, DONA-based training program. That’s 100 community-rooted birth workers prepared to support families across Chicagoland. But now, to train the next 100 — and to protect the jobs of those already trained — we need your help.
Today Only: Eat at Panera & Support Birth Justice
Today, you can turn your meal into a movement. This isn’t just dinner — it’s a chance to support Black-led, community-rooted care. From...
CVD Organizational Pause: What It Means and What’s Next
Starting May 1, 2025 , Chicago Volunteer Doulas is entering a brief organizational Pause, with plans to resume client services in July ....
Galactagogues: Natural Ways to Support Breast Milk Supply
Galactagogues ...are foods and herbs believed to support breast milk production, and while they aren’t a guaranteed fix, they’re often...
Fund the Frontline: Keeping Our Doulas Paid and Families Supported
Why Fund the Frontline? At Chicago Volunteer Doulas (CVD), we know that compassionate birth and reproductive care saves lives. Our Doulas...
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