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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...


CVD Community Baby Shower in Kankakee Brings Joy to Families
JaHana Holloway (L), raffle winner and new parent (center), and Lakeesha Harris (R) celebrate a co-sleeper giveaway at the CVD Baby...


Igbo Walking Tradition: A Cultural Approach to Helping Babies Take Their First Steps
Discovery: Igbo walking tradition, a cultural practice that helps babies take their first steps with community support, joy, and tradition.
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