As part of our CVDoula Spotlight , we’re taking time to recognize Annise P.—a Doula whose work reflects the heart of what care, connection, and community truly look like. Annise shows up with intention, compassion, and a deep belief that no one should have to navigate birth alone. Her journey into this work wasn’t by chance; it was alignment. What drew you to become a CVDoula? “Everything aligned at just the right time… Becoming a Doula had been on my heart for so long—I pray

There are moments when you can feel a shift happening in real time—and our World Doula Week, Doula Appreciation Social, and Cuppa for a Doula kickoff were a couple of those moments. What started as a gathering quickly became something more: a room filled with people rooted in care, curiosity, and a commitment to birth work. (See below for the gallery) ☕ A Powerful Start to Cuppa for a Doula The first day of our Cuppa for a Doula fundraising drive was nothing short of amazing

We are proud to announce that Chicago Volunteer Doulas has earned the CVD Silver Seal of Transparency from Candid for 2026 — a recognition that affirms our commitment to openness, accountability, and measurable impact. Transparency isn’t just a badge for us. It’s a value. Earning the Silver Seal means we have publicly shared detailed information about our programs, leadership, finances, and measurable outcomes so that donors, partners, and families can clearly see how we oper

The Illinois Repro Workers Training Needs Assessment Is Here The Illinois Repro Workers Training Needs Assessment is officially complete — and it represents a major step forward for strengthening reproductive healthcare training and workforce development across our state. Led by Repro TLC in partnership with the Black Researchers Collective (BRC), this comprehensive statewide study examines the training experiences, professional realities, and support needs of reproductive he

At Chicago Volunteer Doulas, Empowering Families with Compassionate Doula Care isn’t just a phrase — it’s a practice. And we’re proud to celebrate someone who embodies that commitment from the inside out: Tea Sloan . Tea began her journey with CVD as a doula in training. Through dedication, growth, and service, she has stepped fully into leadership as a Certified Full-Spectrum CVDoula and our Matching Coordinator . Her path reflects what we believe deeply that when we train

Tackling Racism in American Healthcare On this International Women’s Day, we recognize the groundbreaking book, "Legacy," by Dr. Uché Blackstock . This book tackles the profound impact of racism in American healthcare. Drawing from her extensive experience as a physician and an advocate for health equity, Dr. Blackstock exposes the systemic inequities that have been entrenched in the medical system due to racism. Her appearance on Democracy Now, part one and part two , fur