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Drive Change at the Georgia Black Doula Day Conference!
Join the Georgia Black Doula Network on Friday, April 11, 2025 in Austell, GA for the Georgia Black Doula Day Conference, where doulas, healthcare professionals, and community leaders unite to drive transformative change in maternal health through education, networking, and a powerful call to action.
Join Our Pregnancy Information Circle & Lunch (PIC’L) and Transform Your Birth Experience
The Georgia Black Doula Network is offering a barrier-free, six-week virtual Childbirth Education series, led by experienced doulas. This series provides evidence-based information within a culturally sensitive framework, empowering pregnant, birthing, and postpartum families to make informed decisions about their maternal care and birthing options.
A Pathway to Informed Childbirth Education
Participants will have access to valuable community resources throughout the course, ensuring they are well-supported during their journey. The program is designed to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, making childbirth education accessible to all families.
Topics Include:
– Pregnancy Nutrition
– Birthing Options
– Comfort Measures for Birth
– Breastfeeding Basics
– Baby Basics & Infant Warning Signs
– Postpartum Recovery
All participating pregnant and postpartum (within 3 months) families receive a FREE Perinatal Package that includes items for both mom and baby. This complimentary gift will be honored while supplies are in stock.
Apply for the Ujamaa Family Support Fund
Please note: Applications are currently closed.
The Ujamaa Family Support Fund is a supplemental program dedicated to providing essential maternal and infant items to underserved Black communities residing within Georgia. Ujamaa is a term in Swahili meaning “cooperative economics” and is essentially a commitment to the practice of shared social wealth and the work necessary to achieve it. Ujamaa literally means familyhood.
Secure Critical Support for Your Maternal Journey
Our mission is to ensure that every family has access to the resources they need for a healthy start, including diapers, prenatal vitamins, breast pumps, and car seats. By offering these vital supplies, we aim to reduce economic barriers and support Black families in need. Eligible households will receive one donated item each, with priority given to those who need them the most.
Requirements
- Identify as Black, Indigenous, or African American
- Reside in Georgia
- Currently pregnant, or within one year postpartum
- Meet income threshold guidelines