Conference Goal
The overarching goal of the 2024 Understanding the Village Experience: Birth & Breastfeeding Conference is to enhance Black birth and breastfeeding outcomes by focusing on equity, empowerment, and resilience. We aim to foster professional skill-building and community support through this comprehensive conference.
Conference Tracks
Our conference features diverse tracks that address key aspects of maternal and child health:
- Liberation and Resilience: Cultivating Self-Care in Maternal Child Health Professionals
- Mastering the Art and Science of Lactation Support: Skill-Building for Peers and Professionals
- Bridging Perinatal Care and Community Support: Integrating Systems for Maternal Well-Being
- Doula Dynamics: Empowering Breastfeeding Through Professional Support
- Nurturing Fathers: Exploring the Role of Paternal Support in Breastfeeding
- Beyond the Binary: Navigating Breastfeeding in LGBTQIA+ Communities
Target Audience
We invite individuals with varied experiences working with Black families through:
- Birth work
- Research
- Advocacy
- Communications
- Government
- Public/Community health
- Clinical and peer support
Join us in our mission to advance maternal and child health through impactful insights and community collaboration.