Maiiya Luu Iyakuh - Birth & postpartum doula in Chicago, Illinois

Bio

Maiiya Luu is a birthworker (doula) who studies in full spectrum support, abortion & miscarriage, and bereavement support. Their heritage comes with teachings taught to them by ancestral midwives.

Maiiya grew up with grandmothers that taught in a native tongue. They taught her how to see life as a breath of traditions that had vanished. And when the time came, she would help bring back the vanished ways. This essence influenced Maiiya’s desire to embody birth work. It became a place where she could explore her deepest thoughts. While being surrounded by like-minded people.

Through 2021-2023, Maiiya worked through social justice issues. Including immigration, body autonomy justice, and government vs. land issues. She believes the way birth is handled mirrors our political climate. The time spent in these fields helped create her strong stance as a doula advocate. Maiiya says, “I wanted to have a well-rounded knowledge of birth. For that to happen I needed to be on the frontlines of these issues.” While working with pregnant women and children, she began to see high cases of malnutrition. Families didn’t have enough money for food, diapers, or a place to live. Maiiya set in motion a plan to help meet these needs.

2023, Maiiya opens up her own collective called La Sol Negra (The Black Sun). Dedicated to women and children migrants. And is awarded her first major grant within four months of opening her collective!

During this time, she trained in specialized nutrition that focuses on families with little income. This even extended to families living in shelters. Maiiya supported families in their greatest time of need. Without judgement, only support.

To date, Maiiya Luu is a certified Full Spectrum Doula, a Reiki Master (ongoing), and body healer. Animals and art bring her the most joy! She plans to patiently wait for the day she gets to bring birds home (alongside her two cats and child)!