Even in her practice as a death doula, she can't take away a grieving family's pain. She can't bring back what's gone. However, under the right circumstances, Gikonyo can make it somewhat beautiful.

If you're expecting a child and wondering about hiring a doula, here are some Chicagoland resources to get you started. From first kicks to first steps, a doula can be an invaluable resource for ...

The struggles she has seen in her community led her to seek more training to help people face death, and in 2022 she added another credential to her spiritual one: end-of-life doula. “ ...

using government time or resources for nonofficial business for consulting and doula work, using government property for those purposes, and receiving compensation for outside activities during ...