Chicago Volunteer Doulas Inc

Postpartum Doula Program- Doulas provide up to 20 hours of care within the first 12 weeks after birth. Services include support with infant feeding light housework baby care basics light meal prep and postpartum self-care.

Peer doulas support their pregnant peers who are incarcerated during the difficult prenatal and postpartum experience in prrison to reduce feelings of isolation and to increase a sense of agency during such a vulnerable yet powerful stage in their lives. Additionally this program serves as potential workforce development as peer doulas are receiving marketable skills that they can rely on upon release.