Understanding the changes to the newborn hepatitis B vaccine — and how to support new parents with clarity, not confusion. About Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine Changes In recent weeks, many families and birth workers have been asking questions about changes to the newborn hepatitis B vaccine. A federal advisory vote has shifted how the first hepatitis B vaccine dose is recommended for newborns. While headlines may sound alarming, the real story requires context, care, and commun

Celebrating CVDoula Mita Swearengen Chicago Volunteer Doulas is proud to celebrate one of our own: Mita Swearengen, founder and CEO of...

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, 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...

Starting May 1, 2025 , Chicago Volunteer Doulas is entering a brief organizational Pause, with plans to resume client services in July ....

Galactagogues ...are foods and herbs believed to support breast milk production, and while they aren’t a guaranteed fix, they’re often...