Due to the historical abuse and misuse of Black bodies by the healthcare system, the distrust of medical providers runs deep in the Black community. In the midst of the current pandemic, the disproportionate death rate for Black families and lack of timely access to...

This presentation focuses on the world of birth work and lactation care from the sacred ceremonies of Indigenous conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, lactation, and parenting. We will honor a view rarely seen and often buried from Indigenous voices in hopes to...

Breastfeeding in Native American cultures is often viewed as ceremony and thus an act of resilience; however, due to the effects of historical trauma, this ceremonial act has been lost. Breastfeeding is important for maternal and infant health by providing...

The healing powers of human milk are well-known, but not much attention has been paid to the mental strain that can occur while trying to provide that milk without education and support from healthcare providers. The adjustments in the postpartum period brought on by...

 “This presentation will include what receiving lactation support both in the hospital and in the community looks like and how the lived experience of many BIPOC lactation/birth workers intersects with that of the families they serve. The presenter will share...