07/28/2025
Join us for a one of a kind Full Spectrum Doula Training that is geared towards preparing graduates to support all stages of the family building journey! Fall dates are now available for registration: September in the West Loop & October in Schaumburg
https://www.partumhealth.com/birth-and-postpartum-doula-training
We are a Illinois Medicaid approved training org, as well as Carrot, Maven, Progyny! Check out the FAQs section of the website for more details.
05/20/2025
We are just a couple of weeks away from our next Full Spectrum Doula Training! Please join me June 6th-June 9th in Schaumburg for an in-person, hands-on, comprehensive experience. Our guest speakers include: fertility/loss specialist, a pelvic floor PT, an IBCLC, a Nutritionist, an OB/GYN, and more! Plus 6 months of mentorship afterwards! Click the link to register: https://www.partumhealth.com/birth-and-postpartum-doula-training
04/10/2025
We are only a few weeks away from our upcoming Full Spectrum Doula Training (4/28-5/1) in the West Loop. Curious what it covers? Check out the attached graphic https://www.partumhealth.com/birth-and-postpartum-doula-training
01/09/2025
Tomorrow is the last day to apply for a scholarship spot! Spread the word:
https://www.partumhealth.com/birth-and-postpartum-doula-training
12/27/2024
Chicago birth folks! I’m thrilled to announce that we’re bringing another stellar training to Chicago!
Partum Health Birth and Postpartum Doula Training
A best-in-class Birth & Postpartum Doula Training Program with Partum Health, designed by a board-certified OB/GYN, doulas, and interdisciplinary maternal care clinicians–all rooted in birth justice.
08/07/2024
Have you thought about becoming a doula? Know someone who’d be amazing in the role? This inter-disciplinary, full-spectrum, in-person training will be hosted in Chicago this September!!
10/25/2023
Curious to know who I am and how I became a doula? Check out my interview on Chicagoland Parenting Stories! Thank you, Lisa Milano Zimmermann for having me!
Chicagoland Parenting Stories: Giovanna Otavalo (babies) on Apple Podcasts
Show Chicagoland Parenting Stories, Ep Giovanna Otavalo (babies) - Oct 24, 2023
01/01/2023
What an absolutely phenomenal year!!! Thank you for your trust during your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experiences! I am beyond humbled and honored as I reflect on everything this year allowed me to experience!
2022 END OF YEAR RECAP
31 Births
- 10 Different Hospitals
- 2 Homebirths
- 2 Fully Virtual birth support + 1 Hybrid
38 Postpartum Families supported
- 3 Fully Virtual + 2 Hybrid
This would not be possible without your referrals, repeat clients who invite me to their families again and again, and an incredibly supportive birthing community! My colleagues truly elevate the profession and inspire me to grow.
Happiest Holidays and may the New Year be filled with abundant health!
From my grateful heart,
Giovanna
12/07/2022
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