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Chicago South Side Birth Center is a non-profit startup that will be an independent, Black midwife-led, not-for-profit Birth Center located on the South Side of Chicago. We hope to be an answer to the lack of care options currently available on the Southside as well as a solution to the disparate maternal and child health rates among Black birthing people and children on the South Side.

New at Latch & Stroll this year: The Midwife Tent 🫂The Midwife Tent will be a calm, welcoming space where families can r...
08/14/2026

New at Latch & Stroll this year: The Midwife Tent 🫂

The Midwife Tent will be a calm, welcoming space where families can rest, breast or chest feed, learn about midwife-led care, and bring their questions directly to members of the CSSBC Midwifery team.

Stop by to:
🤎Ask questions about pregnancy, birth, postpartum, or reproductive care
🤎Learn what midwife-led care looks and feels like
🤎Explore the birth center model
🤎Learn more about Chicago South Side Birth Center
🤎Rest and feed your baby in a supportive space
🤎Connect with midwives

Come listen, get curious, take a breath, or simply spend time in space designed with families in mind.

We’re getting closer and closer to our biggest event of the year… and we’re so excited to share some of the incredible v...
08/14/2026

We’re getting closer and closer to our biggest event of the year… and we’re so excited to share some of the incredible vendors and community organizations joining us this year.

From family resources and wellness support to local businesses, birth workers, makers, and community organizations, this gathering is possible because so many incredible people are showing up for birthing families on the South Side.

Here's just a few of the vendors you'll meet at our Latch & Stroll on Saturday, August 29th from 11AM - 3PM.

Aalaya Community Midwifery
Nzingha Nommo
All Our Kids Network
Safe Kids Chicago
BA NIA Inc

Come connect, learn, discover new resources, and spend the day in community with us.

More vendor highlights coming soon!

Register for free through the link in our bio.

Don't forget to PRE-REGISTER to secure your free food tickets! Link in bio ❤️

Latch & Stroll is a celebration... And it’s also a place to learn practical skills that support families through pregnan...
08/10/2026

Latch & Stroll is a celebration... And it’s also a place to learn practical skills that support families through pregnancy, postpartum, infant care, and everyday life.

This year’s workshop lineup includes:

❤️ Mamma Moves Dance Workshop with Mamma Jamma Dance
Explore movement and dance to build confidence, body awareness, and prepare your body for birth!

❤️ Infant Massage Presentation with Tots of Joy
Explore gentle touch techniques that support bonding and help caregivers connect with their babies.

❤️ CPR + First Aid Demonstration with Ujimaa Medics
Learn practical, community-based skills that can help you feel more prepared to respond during an emergency.

Workshops are included with FREE event registration and open to families, caregivers, birth workers, and community members.

Save this post so you can plan your day – and register through the link in our bio!

Two more spots for vendors at our Latch & Stroll on Saturday, August 29th!We’re looking for local organizations, busines...
08/10/2026

Two more spots for vendors at our Latch & Stroll on Saturday, August 29th!

We’re looking for local organizations, businesses, and community resources to join us at Latch & Stroll.

If your work supports families, maternal health, wellness, education, food access, or community wellbeing, we’d love to connect.

Fill out the link in our bio to apply.

They’re here! ✨✨✨Early bird tickets for The Abundance Ball are officially live – and there are only 65 available.Inspire...
08/01/2026

They’re here! ✨✨✨

Early bird tickets for The Abundance Ball are officially live – and there are only 65 available.

Inspired by the Black rent-party tradition, The Abundance Ball is a celebration of mutual aid, joy, culture, and all the ways our communities have always cared for one another.

Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring:

🍽️ A three-course seated dinner
🥂 Unlimited drinks and signature cocktails
♠️ Spades and dominoes
🎟️ Raffle experiences

Every ticket helps bring Chicago South Side Birth Center closer to opening our doors in 2027, and creating the culturally concordant, midwife-led care South Side families deserve.

Early bird tickets are $75 through August 31st, or until all 65 are claimed.

Reserve your seat with the link in our bio!

Our Pregnant & Postpartum Parent Party is just two weeks away! 😍 Join us for an afternoon of community, celebration, and...
06/03/2026

Our Pregnant & Postpartum Parent Party is just two weeks away! 😍

Join us for an afternoon of community, celebration, and support.

We’re bringing together families, birth workers, and community organizations for a joyful gathering designed to nourish and uplift parents through pregnancy and early parenthood.

✨ Live music by DJ Mo Mami
📸 Complimentary maternity portraits with Imani Nia Hubert
💃 A movement workshop with Mamma Jamma Dance
🩺 Vital signs screenings led by midwives
🤱 Resources, giveaways, and moreeeee

Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, or supporting a growing family, there’s a place for you here. Grab your free tickets with the link in our bio!

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P.S. Are you part of an organization serving pregnant, postpartum, and parenting families?

We’re seeking Community Partners to join us at the event and share resources! Complete the application by June 8th — link in bio!

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We’re accepting donations for new and gently-used maternity and baby items!

If you’d like to contribute, reach out to Lissah Mason, our Community Building & Education Coordinator at [email protected]

We’re honored to invite you to the NOVA Summit — a powerful gathering of leaders, organizers, birth workers, and visiona...
04/21/2026

We’re honored to invite you to the NOVA Summit — a powerful gathering of leaders, organizers, birth workers, and visionaries across the Black reproductive health, rights, and justice ecosystem. 🤍

Taking place here in Chicago, NOVA is the first national convening and ecosystem hub created to align, strengthen, and move the Black reproductive justice movement forward together.

NOVA centers leadership, strategy, and connection across organizers, practitioners, and organizations working at every level of the ecosystem.

NOVA Summit Opening Mixer
Tuesday, May 19th | 7PM - 8:30PM
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Foyer | Constellation Commons

Join us for music, people, and movement in the room.

Register today (link in bio!)

If you haven’t registered for the NOVA Summit yet, there’s still time! Registration closes April 30th.

This weekend, we gathered in community for Birth Emergency Skills — a space to learn, practice, and build confidence in ...
04/16/2026

This weekend, we gathered in community for Birth Emergency Skills — a space to learn, practice, and build confidence in supporting birth in unexpected situations.

Thank you to everyone who showed up with openness, curiosity, and care.

From recognizing early signs to practicing hands-on skills, this workshop was about building collective confidence and strengthening our ability to care for one another.

Spaces like this remind us that knowledge is something we can share, practice, and carry with us — in our homes, our families, and our neighborhoods.

We’re so grateful to be learning and growing alongside you.

Our next Birth Emergency Skills workshop is in September! Stay tuned for more details or join the waitlist with the link in our bio. 🤍

This weekend, we gathered in community for Birth Emergency Skills — a space to learn, practice, and build confidence in ...
04/15/2026

This weekend, we gathered in community for Birth Emergency Skills — a space to learn, practice, and build confidence in supporting birth in unexpected situations.

Thank you to everyone who showed up with openness, curiosity, and care.

From recognizing early signs to practicing hands-on skills, this workshop was about building collective confidence and strengthening our ability to care for one another.

Spaces like this remind us that knowledge is something we can share, practice, and carry with us — in our homes, our families, and our neighborhoods.

We’re so grateful to be learning and growing alongside you.

Our next Birth Emergency Skills workshop is in September! Stay tuned for more details or join the waitlist with the link in our bio.

Special thanks to for hosting us in their beautiful space.

Every thriving ecosystem depends on pollinators. 🦋They carry vital energy from place to place…They nurture growth…They h...
04/10/2026

Every thriving ecosystem depends on pollinators. 🦋

They carry vital energy from place to place…
They nurture growth…
They help new life bloom. 🌸

This spring, as construction begins on the Chicago South Side Birth Center, we’re launching The Pollinator’s Circle — a community of monthly supporters helping sustain midwifery care, birth education, and community-rooted reproductive health.

Our goal is to welcome 50 founding members by April 30th.

Monthly gifts of $35, $100, or $150 help ensure that families on the South Side have access to culturally grounded birth care for generations to come.

Become a founding pollinator today and receive a special gift in gratitude. 🤍

Link in bio to join!

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