By Lakeesha Harris - Executive Director of Chicago Volunteer Doulas It has been three years since the fall of Roe v. Wade, and the...

In loving memory of Celeste. Her time with us was brief, but her place in our family is forever. When we talk about pregnancy and infant loss, we often focus on the immediate heartbreak. The devastating news. The unanswered questions. The grief that follows. But infant loss support isn't only about helping families through those first difficult days. It's about recognizing what happens in the weeks, months, and even years afterward, when the world has moved forward but a fami

Pregnancy and infant loss support is about more than helping families through grief. It's about making space for experiences that too often go unspoken, misunderstood, or overlooked. Every pregnancy carries its own story. Some are filled with anticipation and celebration. Others take unexpected turns, leaving individuals and families to navigate loss, difficult decisions, and emotions that don't always have names. October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, but the

Chicago Volunteer Doulas’ 2026 Impact & Service Report is here. Explore a year of Labor and Postpartum Support, CVDoula development, community partnerships, client stories, and continued commitment to birth justice across Chicago.

During Black Maternal Health Week, we gather to uplift truth, challenge harm, and protect the futures of Black families. This year, Chicago Volunteer Doulas is hosting a powerful virtual conversation on HIV Criminalization and Motherhood —a topic that sits at the intersection of reproductive justice, public health, and bodily autonomy. We are honored to welcome Kytara Epps (she/her) , Public Health and Advocacy Strategist, whose work centers Black reproductive health through

This year, CVD is hosting a Black Maternal Health Week Chicago resource swap, because for us at Chicago Volunteer Doulas, this work is not symbolic. It is lived work. It is a daily practice. It’s happening right now in homes, hospitals, and in community spaces across Chicago. And we’re bringing that work directly to you. 🌿Rooted in Community: Black Maternal Health Week Chicago Resource Swap On April 13 from 12 PM – 6 PM , we’re opening our doors for a community resource swap