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Chicago Birthworks Collective

Pregnancy & Birth · Chicago, IL
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Focus
birth doula postpartum doula lactation BIPOC-focused
Area
Chicago, IL
Description
A maternal-wellness collective on Chicago's South Side providing full-circle birth and postpartum doula care centered on BIPOC families.
Website
chicagobirthworks.com

What this pregnancy & birth offers

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Chicago Birthworks Collective is a maternal wellness organization based on Chicago's South Side providing full-circle doula care to birthing people and their families, with a focus on BIPOC communities. The collective offers birth, postpartum, and lactation support alongside maternal wellness classes.

Leadership
Toni Taylor — Co-Founder, SMC Full Circle Doula, MMCI Perinatal Educator, Certified Blactivist Educator, Student Midwife
Tayo Mbande — Co-Founder and Co-Owner, SMC Full Circle Doula Birth Companion, Certified Blactivist Educator
Doulas & birth workers
Kayla Kinsler — Intake Coordinator
Populations served
BIPOC families Black mothers and birthing families Chicago-area residents
Setting
Day
Services
Prenatal care and visits Birth doula support Postpartum home visits Virtual and in-person lactation support In-person maternal wellness classes and events Custom birth plan development
Accreditations & approvals
SMC Full Circle Doula training MMCI Perinatal Educator certification Certified Blactivist Educator
Tuition & funding
Full-service birth packages range from $1,750–$2,750; some services may be eligible for insurance reimbursement
Highlights
Co-founder Tayo Mbande has nearly 10 years of maternal health support experience and serves as co-chair of the March of Dimes Maternal Health Taskforce and member of the Illinois Maternal Mortality Review Committee and Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative.
Approach
Empower Black families through an amazing pregnancy journey by offering support and education through excellent care and luxury services, with an emphasis on advocacy training, healthcare navigation, and creating sustainable change for communities of color through better maternal outcomes.

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What to look for in a pregnancy & birth

  • Birth vs. postpartum doula — many families want both
  • Certification (DONA, CPM, or CNM for midwives)
  • Birth-center or hospital affiliation
  • Experience with high-risk (MFM) if you need it
  • Insurance/Medicaid coverage or sliding scale