Black Mothers' Breastfeeding Association

🌟 Applications for BBLI Cohort 6 are Now Open! 🌟 Are you ready to Love, Learn, Lead, and LIBERATE? 💜💛💜 Applications are open until September 16, 2024! This is your chance to elevate your leadership skills and create lasting change in your community. 🤱🏾💖 Despite progress in healthcare, maternal and infant mortality rates remain critically high, particularly for Black women and babies. The Birth & Breastfeeding Leadership Institute (BBLI) is dedicated to equipping leaders with the tools to advance Black maternal health and drive equity. If you're passionate about transforming healthcare and expanding your expertise, this program is designed for you. 🤱🏾💖 Over the course of nine months, you'll engage in transformative modules on Communications/Messaging, Advocacy & Policy, Program Development, Leadership, Fund Development, Content Creation, Team Building, and Organizational Leadership. Upon completion, you'll be celebrated with a virtual ceremony and awarded a Certificate of Advanced Leadership in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. 🔗 Ready to lead the change? Click Here: institute.bmbfa.org/apply and apply today and invest in your future with the Birth & Breastfeeding Leadership Institute. #BMBFA #BlackMothers #Breastfeeding #MaternalHealth #Leadership #BBLI #Equity #Diversity #Community

🎉 We're proud to share that our Founding Executive Director, Kiddada Green, was invited to the White House to participate in a roundtable discussion on the PUMP Act and Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) as part of Breastfeeding Awareness Month! 💜💛 🤱🏾Her voice continues to champion the rights and support systems for Black mothers across the nation. 💪🏾 Special shoutout to Tina Sherma of MomsRising.org, whose leadership was vital in the success of the PUMP Act and in amplifying the voices of families in the advocacy efforts. #BreastfeedingAwarenessMonth #BMBFA #EmpowerMothers #SupportBlackMothers #ReclaimOurNarrative #WashingtonDC #BirthAndBreastfeeding #ListenUp #BlackMaternalHealth 

🚨 Have you registered for the conference? 🚨 Regular registration rates for the 2024 Understanding the Village Experience: Birth & Breastfeeding Conference are officially OPEN! 🗓️ Join us virtually from October 9th to 11th, 2024 to celebrate and support Black maternal health, birth, and breastfeeding. This year's virtual conference will feature in-depth workshops, distinguished speakers, and a dynamic community committed to advancing knowledge and practice. We’re so excited to introduce our featured speakers and the sessions they will be a part of: 🌟 Liberation & Resilience: Anjanette Davenport Hatter - "Building Resilience Through Self-Care" 🌟 Nurturing Fathers: Kerry-Ann Dixon - "Fathers: Stop Sticking Them In the Corner!" 🌟 Sista Girl Birth Initiative: Improving Black Perinatal Health Outcomes in Rural South Georgia through Community Partnerships - Kristina Cheek, CLC, CD(DONA) 🌟 Bridging Perinatal Care and Community Support: Deleon Dyson M.A. - "Navigating the Black Mothers and OB-Patient Relationship" 🌟 Breastfeeding Support and Empowerment within Family Therapy - Dr. Cherry Jones, PhD, LMFT, CBC 🌟 When We See Us: Black Motherhood, Media & Maternal Health - Crystal Tennille Irby, Doula, MFA in Poetry 🌟 Understanding and Supporting Perinatal Mental Health Amid Infant Feeding Challenges: Integrating Support Systems in the Black Community - Cierra Murphy, MS, EdS, IBCLC 💰 Group up and Save! Group discounts for groups of 5 or more are available! ⏳Secure your spot! Register by September 30, 2024 to secure your spot! Click here https://lnkd.in/gdNXiTcm to register and be part of this incredible experience! 💜💛 #BirthAndBreastfeeding #BMBFA #BBW24 #BlackBreastfeedingWeek #ListenUp #BlackMaternalHealth #VirtualConference #registration

🚨 Registration Now Open! 🚨 We are pleased to announce that regular registration rates of $249 for the 2024 Understanding the Village Experience: Birth & Breastfeeding Conference are officially OPEN! 🗓️ Join us virtually from October 9th to 11th, 2024, for an impactful event dedicated to Black maternal health, birth, and breastfeeding. This year’s virtual conference will feature in-depth workshops, distinguished speakers, and a dynamic community committed to advancing knowledge and practice in these 💰Group up and Save! Save $37 for groups of 5 or more: Registration Rate $212 ⏳ Secure Your Spot: Register by September 30, 2024. Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/gdNXiTcm 💜💛 #BirthAndBreastfeeding #BMBFA #ListenUp #BlackMaternalHealth #VirtualConference #registration 

🌟 Applications for Cohort 6 of BBLI Are Now Open! 🌟 Get ready to Love, Learn, Lead, and LIBERATE! 💜💛💜 Applications are now open for BBLI Cohort 6 until September 16, 2024. This is your opportunity to elevate your leadership skills and create real change in your community. 🤱🏾💖 With maternal and infant mortality rates still disproportionately affecting Black women and infants, it’s more crucial than ever to empower leaders committed to advancing Black maternal health and promoting equity. If you’re passionate about transforming healthcare for Black families, this nine-month virtual program is designed with you in mind. 💪🏾 💜 Throughout the program, you’ll gain expertise in areas like Communications/Messaging, Advocacy & Policy, Program Development, Leadership Development, Fund Development, Content Development, Cross-functional Team Building, and Organizational Leadership. Upon completing the program, you’ll be recognized in a virtual ceremony and receive a Certificate of Advanced Leadership in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. 🔗 Ready to make a difference? Click Here: institute.bmbfa.org/apply and apply today and invest in your future with the Birth & Breastfeeding Leadership Institute. 💜💛💜 #BMBFA #BlackMothers #Breastfeeding #MaternalHealth #Leadership #BBLI #Equity #Diversity #Community

🎉 What a beautiful way to close out Black Breastfeeding Week at our Black Mothers Breastfeeding Summit! 💜August marks 17 incredible years of BMBFA, and we couldn't be more proud of the community we've built together. This is BMBFA! This is us!! 💪🏾 #BlackBreastfeedingWeek #BMBFA #17YearsStrong #ThisIsUs #IamBMBFA #BBW24

📢 Celebrating champions of change in Washington, DC! 💪🏾 Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) and Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) are reintroducing the Black Breastfeeding Week resolution (H.R. 1416), a powerful move to uplift the role of breastfeeding in nurturing healthier outcomes for Black mothers and their babies. As co-chairs of the Black Maternal Health Caucus and the Caucus on Black Women and Girls, they’re watering the roots of a movement that fosters growth, support, and equity. Let’s stand together and help these efforts flourish 🤱🏾💜💛 Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/eDZxXTaD #BlackBreastfeedingWeek #BBW24 #StrengthInSupport #HealthyBeginnings

Ready to Elevate Your Career and Make an Impact? Join us on September 3, 2024, from 6 PM to 7 PM EST for the Birth & Breastfeeding Leadership Institute informational session! This national cohort is an incredible opportunity for Black Maternal Health Professionals to advance their careers, expand their leadership skills, and contribute to transformative change. If you're passionate about equity, diversity, and community advocacy, BBLI certification can help you achieve your goals and connect you with a powerful network of like-minded professionals. Ready to take the next step? Register today and start your journey with us! Scan the QR code or follow the link: https://lnkd.in/eH3DSgbC #BMBFA #BlackMothers #Breastfeeding #MaternalHealth #Leadership #BBLI #Equity #Diversity #Community

🚨 Act Now! 🚨 Early bird registration for the 2024 Understanding the Village Experience: Birth & Breastfeeding Conference is LIVE—save $150 and register for just $199 with our exclusive early bird discount! Late registration fees are $349. Be sure to take advantage of this significant discount before it’s too late. 🗓️ Join us from October 9th to 11th, 2024 for the Understanding the Village Experience virtual conference. This event will focus on enhancing Black birth and breastfeeding outcomes by focusing on equity, empowerment, and resilience, fostering professional skill-building and community support. ✨ A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors for their continued support! ✨ Platinum Sponsors: Michigan Department of Human Services, The Healthy Start TA & Support Center, and Healthy Start TA & Support Center at National Institute for Children's Health Quality (NICHQ) Gold Sponsors: Moms Rising and SEMPQIC Silver Sponsors: Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere (ROSE) and Priority Health 🔗 Secure your spot TODAY! Early Registration ends on September 3, 2024! Click here to register and claim your discount. Let’s come together to uplift, educate, and inspire! 💜💛

✨ 💪🏾 This Black Breastfeeding Week, we’re shining a light on the powerful bond between our mamas and their babies. These beautiful photos showcase the love, strength, and dedication it takes to nourish the next generation. 🌟 Every breastfeeding journey is unique, and each moment captured in these images tells a story of resilience, commitment, and the deep connection that only a mother and child can share. As we celebrate these incredible mothers, let’s remember that their stories are vital to our community. By reclaiming our narrative and centering our voices, we uplift not only ourselves but each other. This week, let’s continue to support, encourage, and inspire one another. Together, we are stronger. 🖤 Join us in honoring these powerful moments and the mamas who make them possible, because our stories matter. #ListenUp #IAmBMBFA #BlackBreastfeedingWeek #BBW24 👶🏾💖