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🌟100 Doulas Rising: ​🌟
A Campaign Empowering Doulas to
Uplift Through the Work 

We’re committed to providing 100 Doulas with DONA-certified, FREE! Full Spectrum Doula and Leadership Development training over the next 12 months. At the end of each cohort, CVDoulas will have completed courses to be on track for becoming DONA-certified, Full-Spectrum Doula Leaders. 

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To help us reach our goals, you can select a Team to fund or give to the Champions of Justice League to support our programs as a whole! The more the community gives, the more we're able to give back.

A Look at 100 Doulas Cohort #1 

What's Been Happening With Training So Far...

 

What we've learned has been transformative, and we're excited for the journey to continue. Our Abortion Support training module happened as a part of our retreat in a cottage near Lake Catherine. We learned some profound lessons about plant medicines. If you didn't already love Aloe for its healing properties, you might not be surprised that it can be beneficial in softening the cervix, which can help speed up labor! We've learned how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This knowledge will be helpful as we watch for Postpartum Depression and other situations that might require professional attention.

 

Did you know that when using AEDs on small children, the pads can't touch? One pad goes on the front, and one on the back of a small child. This information we learned during our American Heart Association CPR & BLS training and certification from Ujimaa Medics was super valuable. Another pivotal experience came from our Labor Support Training, rooted in our role as Doulas. We learned a great question for our Clients: "What can I do to help you feel better or make you feel safe?" This question gets to the heart of their needs and helps us serve them best.

 

We're very excited to continue this journey and hope that you can contribute to our funding drive to help us train more Doulas. Your contribution can help CVDoulas change the inequities in care and negative birth outcomes from right here on the ground.

 

To learn more about the 100 Doulas Rising initiative, visit https://bit.ly/raise100doulas. There, we break down the details about the complete program, our political landscape, and what it will take to end the Black maternal mortality crisis in Chicago. Please donate today.

Peggy, Lactation Support Training Clip - Cohort #1 Labor Support Training
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Peggy, Lactation Support Training Clip - Cohort #1 Labor Support Training

Check out Cohort #1 of our 100 Doulas Rising program training for their Labor Support/Lactation Support Training module. The weekend's training was led by DONA Certified Trainer Rachel Wickersham, and Lactation training was provided by Peggy Healy, Lactation Consultant, Former Doula, and Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW. "100 Doulas Rising" is a fundraiser by Chicago Volunteer Doulas to train and certify 100 doulas for Medicaid reimbursement eligibility. The campaign focuses on birth equity and improving outcomes for parents and babies. The campaign includes training in mental health, postpartum, labor support, CPR/BLS, and abortion/loss support. Contributions go towards Doula education, certification, and combating maternal and infant mortality, enabling doulas to provide critical support in their communities. Learn more at bit.ly/fund4equity. No amount is too small. Thanks in advance for your support! Like, Share, Follow: @ChicagoVolunteerDoulas FB | IG
Relieve The Pressure for your Birthing Person
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Relieve The Pressure for your Birthing Person

Check out Cohort #1 of our 100 Doulas Rising program during Labor Doula Support training for their DONA Birth Doula Certification with Rachel Dolan-Wickersham, MSN, RN, CPM, LM, CD, LCCE, CLS. Here, Rachel shows CVDoulas how to find the sweet spot to release some of the tension for your birthing person. "100 Doulas Rising" is a fundraiser by Chicago Volunteer Doulas to train and certify 100 doulas for Medicaid reimbursement eligibility. The campaign focuses on birth equity and improving outcomes for parents and babies. The campaign includes training in mental health, postpartum, labor support, CPR/BLS, and abortion/loss support. Contributions go towards Doula education, certification, and combating maternal and infant mortality, enabling doulas to provide critical support in their communities. Learn more at bit.ly/fund4equity. No amount is too small. Thanks in advance for your support! Like, Share, Follow: @ChicagoVolunteerDoulas FB | IG bit.ly/support4cvd
Raven Taylor, Ujimaa Medics helps CVDoulas Get it Right!
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Raven Taylor, Ujimaa Medics helps CVDoulas Get it Right!

Check out Cohort #1 of our 100 Doulas Rising program training for their American Heart Association CPR/BLS Certification with Raven Taylor from Ujimaa Medics. Check them out at: umedics.org/cpr "100 Doulas Rising" is a fundraiser by Chicago Volunteer Doulas to train and certify 100 Doulas for Medicaid reimbursement eligibility. The campaign focuses on birth equity and improving outcomes for parents and babies. The campaign includes training in mental health, postpartum, labor support, CPR/BLS, and abortion/loss support. Contributions go towards Doula education, certification, and combating maternal and infant mortality, enabling doulas to provide critical support in their communities. Learn more at bit.ly/fund4equity. No amount is too small. Thanks in advance for your support! Like, Share, Follow: @ChicagoVolunteerDoulas FB | IG bit.ly/support4cvd
Raven Taylor, Ujimaa Medics teaching CVDoulas the art of stayin alive!
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Raven Taylor, Ujimaa Medics teaching CVDoulas the art of stayin alive!

Check out Cohort #1 of our 100 Doulas Rising program training for their American Heart Association CPR/BLS Certification with Raven Taylor from Ujimaa Medics. Check them out at: umedics.org/cpr "100 Doulas Rising" is a fundraiser by Chicago Volunteer Doulas to train and certify 100 doulas for Medicaid reimbursement eligibility. The campaign focuses on birth equity and improving outcomes for parents and babies. The campaign includes training in mental health, postpartum, labor support, CPR/BLS, and abortion/loss support. Contributions go towards Doula education, certification, and combating maternal and infant mortality, enabling doulas to provide critical support in their communities. Learn more at bit.ly/fund4equity. No amount is too small. Thanks in advance for your support! Like, Share, Follow: @ChicagoVolunteerDoulas FB | IG www.thecvd.org
ED Harris Sings to the Swans
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ED Harris Sings to the Swans

Cohort #1 of our 100 Doulas Rising program found true tranquility on the shores of Lake Catherine during our Abortion Support Doula training retreat. Here, our ED sings to the swans. "100 Doulas Rising" is a fundraiser by Chicago Volunteer Doulas to train and certify 100 doulas for Medicaid reimbursement eligibility. The campaign focuses on birth equity and improving outcomes for parents and babies. The campaign includes training in mental health, postpartum, labor support, CPR/BLS, and abortion/loss support. Contributions go towards Doula education, certification, and combating maternal and infant mortality, enabling doulas to provide critical support in their communities. Learn more at bit.ly/fund4equity. No amount is too small. Thanks in advance for your support! Like, Share, Follow: @ChicagoVolunteerDoulas FB | IG bit.ly/support4cvd
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Make your contributions a regular occurence. Any amount counts!

CVD connects pregnant and birthing people to free, low-cost, compassionate labor, postpartum, and pregnancy loss support and information rooted in Black feminist wisdom and healing. 

 

Led by principles of birth justice and anti-racism, CVD works to eliminate stigma, shame, fear, morbidity, and mortality among Black women and all those marginalized within pregnancy and birth care.

 

CVDoulas' administrators personally interview all Doulas to make sure they support our mission and vision, have the necessary skills, and are committed to the task and families served. Each Doula onboarded with CVD receives compensation for each birth or postpartum client they attend. CVD is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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To make a donation in an amount not listed here, we warmly invite you to reach out to us at ed@thecvd.org, addressing your email to the Foundation Donors Team. This special channel is dedicated to assisting those who wish to make larger contributions, ensuring that your generous support is handled with the utmost care and attention. Whether your intention is to make a significant one-time donation or to explore ongoing support options, our team is ready to guide you through the process and answer any questions you might have. Remember, your contribution, large or small, plays a crucial role in our mission, and we are grateful for your willingness to make a difference.

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