Chicago Volunteer Doulas (CVD) provides compassionate, community-based birth and postpartum support to individuals and families in the Chicago area. We offer low-cost, sliding-scale doula services to those who qualify, ensuring that birth support is accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstances. Our trained doulas support families through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, emphasizing holistic, client-centered care.
Chicago Volunteer Doulas - New Mother / New Baby Care
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Postpartum Program
The journey doesn’t end after childbirth, and neither does our support. Chicago Volunteer Doulas offers comprehensive postpartum services to help you transition into parenthood with confidence and care. Postpartum CVDoulas provide:
- Emotional Support: Offering a listening ear and reassurance as you navigate the early weeks of parenthood.
- Breastfeeding Support: Assisting with latch, positioning, and answering your breastfeeding questions to help you and your baby get off to a good start.
- Practical Support: Helping with newborn care, including diapering, soothing techniques, and light household tasks so you can focus on bonding with your baby.
- Resource Connection: Connecting you with parenting classes, support groups, and healthcare professionals to ensure you have the resources you need.
- Ongoing Support: Providing continued care and guidance for weeks or months postpartum, based on your unique needs.
Our goal is to ensure you feel supported, informed, and confident as you embrace this new chapter in your life.
We proudly support clients of all backgrounds, gender identities, and family structures.
Additional Services We Offer
- Postpartum Doula Support – Emotional and practical care for new parents
- Lactation Support – Help with breastfeeding and chestfeeding
- Abortion Doula Support – Emotional and physical support for those navigating abortion care
- Grief & Loss Support – Compassionate care following miscarriage or stillbirth
Our Team
TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
Our doulas are trained professionals who have completed comprehensive, full-spectrum support training (including labor support, postpartum, mental health first aid, and CPR/BLS) from accredited organizations. Many of our doulas are certified or pursuing certification through DONA International.
CVD doulas come from a wide range of backgrounds, including healthcare, social work, childcare, and community organizing. Some of our doulas speak multiple languages, and we strive to match clients with a doula who meets their specific needs.
Our doulas have been trained through nationally recognized programs, and many hold certifications in:
- Birth Doula Support
- Postpartum Doula Support
- Lactation Support
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Full-Spectrum Doula Work (including abortion and pregnancy loss support)
Each doula has been interviewed and vetted prior to entering our training program to ensure alignment with our mission and a commitment to providing equitable, compassionate, and professional care.
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