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✨ The wait is over… Georgia Black Doula Day Conference is BACK! ✨ Mark your calendars for the 2nd Biennial Georgia Black Doula Day Conference on April 10, 2027, at Albany State University! This is more than a conference, it’s a day to learn, connect, celebrate, and grow with doulas, birth workers, families, healthcare professionals, and community members from across Georgia. 🎟️ Tickets are coming soon, so stay tuned! We’ll be sharing registration details, special guests, speakers, and everything you need to know in the coming weeks. Whether you’re a doula, thinking about becoming one, or simply passionate about improving birth experiences in our communities, there’s a place for you here. We can’t wait to see you in Albany for a day of learning, networking, and building community. 💙 📍 Save the Date: April 10, 2027 📍 Albany State University #GBDDC27 #GeorgiaBlackDoulaDay #GeorgiaBlackDoulaNetwork #DoulaCommunity

🌿✨ BLOOMing in ATL: Community & Family was a Beautiful Success! ✨🌿 On August 29, we kicked off our BLOOMing in ATL series with an incredible gathering focused on “Eating for Two: Healthy Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Essentials.” We were honored to welcome families, community members, and birth workers for an afternoon of learning, connection, and empowerment. A special thank you to @purscreoleeatery and @mika.moaney, GBDN cohort 2 graduates, for generously preparing delicious, healthy smoothies for our attendees! Your contribution helped bring our nutrition-centered discussion to life and gave participants practical inspiration for nourishing themselves and their growing families. 💚🥤 We are also grateful to our partners at Center for Black Women’s Wellness @cbwwatlanta for helping create a welcoming space where families can access culturally affirming perinatal education and support. Thank you to everyone who attended and made this event such a success. We look forward to continuing this journey together at our upcoming BLOOM sessions! #BLOOMingInATL #CommunityAndFamily #HealthyPregnancy #BreastfeedingSupport #BlackMaternalHealth CommunityDoula

This past weekend, we hosted our Advanced Doula Skills Training, and we’re excited to share a few highlights from our time together! 💜 From hands-on learning to meaningful connections, this training was an opportunity for doulas to strengthen their skills, grow in confidence, and continue advancing birth support in our communities. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the experience so impactful. If you’re interested in participating in next year’s Advanced Doula Training, stay connected and be on the lookout for registration details!

Mark your Calendars 📅!! Save the date for our second biannual conference with the Georgia Black Doula Network. You’ll get to connect with perinatal professionals alike, and continue cultivating knowledge around the maternal health space in Georgia!! If you are a perinatal professional who wants to gain visibility in your local space think about signing up for the directory! You can go to gabdn.org/directory to sign up today 🤰🏾

This weekend, we kicked off Georgia Black Doula Network’s Cohort Three Orientation Weekend with a wonderful Meet & Mingle, bringing together new and returning members of our growing community. We also celebrated a major milestone by honoring and graduating members of our previous cohort. Their dedication, growth, and commitment to supporting Black families inspire the work we continue to do every day. As we congratulate our graduates, we are equally excited to welcome Cohort Three as they begin their journey into doula work. We look forward to supporting, learning, and growing together as we continue building a stronger network of birth workers across Georgia. Here’s to new beginnings, meaningful connections, and the future of Black maternal health. 💜✨

The future of birth work is growing, and we couldn’t be more excited! ✨ Georgia Black Doula Network Cohort 3 is coming soon, and we are thrilled to welcome a new group of passionate individuals as they begin their journey into doula work. This is the start of learning, growth, community, and creating meaningful change for families across Georgia. We can’t wait to support, encourage, and celebrate this incredible cohort every step of the way. Stay tuned as we introduce the next generation of doulas making an impact in maternal and infant health. 🖤🤱🏾 #GeorgiaBlackDoulaNetwork #GBDN #DoulaTraining #BirthWorker #MaternalHealth BlackMaternalHealth CommunityCare Cohort3

An Update from Georgia Black Doula Network As we become more intentional about our digital presence, Georgia Black Doula Network will be transitioning to YouTube and LinkedIn in the coming weeks. You can now follow us on YouTube at Georgia Black Doula Network for training videos, educational resources and updates from our network.

✨ Become a Sponsor for the 2nd Georgia Black Doula Day Conference! ✨ On April 10, 2027, leaders, birth workers, healthcare professionals, advocates, and community members from across Georgia will gather at Albany State University for a day of learning, networking, and advancing Black maternal health. Your sponsorship helps us: 🤎 Support and strengthen Georgia’s doula workforce 🤎 Expand access to culturally congruent perinatal care 🤎 Provide educational and professional development opportunities 🤎 Build healthier outcomes for Black families and communities Join us in moving this mission forward and making a lasting impact across Georgia. 📍 Georgia Black Doula Day Conference 📅 April 10, 2027 🏫 Albany State University Request a sponsorship packet today: 📧 Info@GABDN.org Together, we can Network. Learn. Grow. Strengthen Our Practice. #GBDDC27 #GeorgiaBlackDoulaDay #BlackMaternalHealth #BirthEquity #DoulaSupportCommunityHealth AlbanyStateUniversity

✨ Doula Spotlight ✨ We’re proud to celebrate GBDN graduate @jernay318 on leading her first solo Doula Fitness Class in Albany, Georgia! 🎉 Seeing our doulas take what they’ve learned and create opportunities to support families in their communities is what this work is all about. We can’t wait to see all that’s ahead for her. Join us in congratulating Jernay on this exciting milestone! 🤎 #GBDN #DoulaSpotlight #AlbanyGA #BlackMaternalHealth #DoulaLife

This past weekend, we gathered for our Advanced Doula Training Skills Session, and what an incredible experience it was! ✨ We’re grateful for the opportunity to continue building the knowledge, confidence, and skills of doulas across Georgia. A special thank you to @yeyo2yaya for serving as an outstanding instructor and sharing your expertise, wisdom, and passion with our community. Thank you to everyone who joined us and invested in their professional growth. We can’t wait to see the impact you make for families and communities. 💜 #GBDN #AdvancedDoulaTraining #BirthWorkers #DoulaEducation

🌸 What Happens at BLOOM? 🌸 BLOOM (Birthing Love Outreach & Optimal Motherhood) is a monthly community education series where families can learn, connect and gain practical tools for pregnancy, birth and postpartum. At our recent session, Pur and Yeyo shared valuable information on postpartum essentials and self-care while participants enjoyed delicious chicken noodle soup and meaningful conversation. ✨ Join us for our next BLOOM event! 📅 October 24, 2026 🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 Center for Black Women’s Wellness Move, Breathe, Birth: Comfort Measures for Labor and Birth We hope to see you there! #BloomingInATL #GeorgiaBlackDoulaNetwork #BLOOMSeries #MaternalHealth #PostpartumCare BirthWork CommunityCare DoulaSupport BlackMaternalHealth

🚨 We have great news, Atlanta Moms!! 🚨 BLOOMing in ATL is back! 🌸 In partnership with the Georgia Black Doula Network Training Institute and the Center for Black Women’s Wellness @cbwwatlanta we’re excited to launch a monthly community education series designed to support pregnant and postpartum families throughout the remainder of 2026. Join us each month for engaging conversations, practical resources, and community-centered support led by experienced doulas and birth workers. From healthy pregnancy and breastfeeding to postpartum wellness, labor comfort measures, and newborn care, each session is designed to empower families with knowledge and confidence. 📅 Beginning August 29 and continuing monthly through November 📍 Center for Black Women’s Wellness 📍 477 Windsor St SW, Atlanta, GA 30312 Attend sessions, collect stamps on your BLOOM punch card, and enter for a chance to win a $100 BLOOM Basket filled with maternal and baby care essentials! We can’t wait to BLOOM with you, Atlanta Moms. Register today and share with an expecting or postpartum family! 💜✨ #BloomingInATL #GeorgiaBlackDoulaNetwork #GBDN #CBWW #BlackMaternalHealth AtlantaMoms DoulaSupport PregnancySupport PostpartumCare CommunityWellness

🎉 We’re honored to share that Cradle & Culture, produced by the Atlanta Doula Collective/ Georgia Black Doula Network, has been officially recognized by the @sa_biff San Antonio Black International Film Festival! This recognition is a powerful reminder that Black birth stories matter, our communities matter, and the work of Black doulas deserves to be seen and celebrated on every stage. Thank you to the San Antonio Black International Film Festival for this incredible honor and for creating space to amplify stories that inspire, educate, and uplift. To everyone who has supported Cradle & Culture: our team, community partners, families, and supporters, this recognition belongs to all of us. 💛 Here’s to continuing the conversation, honoring our stories, and advancing Black maternal health through storytelling. #CradleAndCulture #GeorgiaBlackDoulaNetwork #BlackMaternalHealth #BlackBirthMatters #BirthJustice DocumentaryFilm SABIFF BlackStorytelling CommunityImpact

A throwback to the unforgettable energy, connection, and celebration of GBDN Black Doula Day Conference 2025. ✨ This day reminded us of the power of community, education, and honoring Black birth workers who are changing lives every day. From inspiring speakers to meaningful conversations, we’re still reflecting on all the moments that made this event so special. 🖤 And trust us… this is just the beginning. 👀 We have a very special announcement coming soon, and you won’t want to miss it. Stay tuned! 💫 #GBDN #BlackDoulaDay #Throwback #BlackBirthWorkers #BirthJustice DoulaCommunity ComingSoon

Interested in becoming a sponsor for the 2027 Georgia Black Doula Day Conference? Your sponsorship helps invest in healthier birth outcomes for Georgia families while connecting your organization with maternal health leaders, doulas, advocates, and community changemakers from across the state. Join us in supporting education, advocacy, and culturally responsive maternal healthcare while increasing your visibility among professionals dedicated to improving maternal health outcomes. To request a sponsorship packet, email us at info@gabdn.org. 📍 Perinatal professionals: Grow your visibility and connect with families across Georgia by joining the Georgia Black Doula Network Directory.

The panel discussions at Georgia Black Doula Day are always among the most powerful moments of the conference. Thought-provoking, inspiring, and at times emotional, these conversations create space for honest dialogue, shared experiences, and meaningful learning. By bringing together birth workers, healthcare professionals, advocates, and community members, our panels help elevate critical maternal health topics while fostering connection, understanding, and action. Thank you to every speaker, moderator, and attendee who contributes to these impactful discussions. Together, we are building a stronger, more informed, and more connected birth community. 💛🖤 #GeorgiaBlackDoulaDay #GBDN #BlackMaternalHealth #DoulaSupport #BirthEquity MaternalHealth

Another beautiful day of supporting growing families! 💛 The Georgia Black Doula Network was honored to partner with Ivyou Doula Services for a wonderful community event filled with giveaways, raffles, refreshments, and meaningful connections with expecting mothers. Thank you to every expecting parent who came out and spent the day with us. We hope you left feeling supported, encouraged, and connected to valuable resources for your pregnancy journey. Stay connected for more community events, education, and opportunities to support your pregnancy and birth experience. 🤎✨ #GeorgiaBlackDoulaNetwork #GBDN #CommunityCare #ExpectingMothers #PregnancySupport BlackMaternalHealth DoulaSupport

🎬🤎 CRADLED IN CULTURE: Reclaiming the Legacy of Black Doula Care What happens when culture, community, and birth justice come together? Cradled in Culture shines a light on the powerful legacy of Black doulas and the life-changing impact of culturally rooted birth support. Through authentic stories and lived experiences, this documentary honors the generations of Black birth workers who have cared for families, advocated for mothers, and preserved traditions that continue to save lives today. This is more than a film, it’s a celebration of resilience, healing, and the sacred work of supporting Black families through every stage of the birth journey. Join the movement. Watch the story. Share the message. #CradledInCulture #GeorgiaBlackDoulaNetwork #BlackDoulaCare #BirthJustice #MaternalHealth BlackMaternalHealth DoulaSupport BirthEquity CommunityCare BlackBirthWorkers GBDN

Our second Georgia Black Doula Network Bloom Series gathering was a wonderful evening of learning, connection and community. A special thank you to Pur and Yeyo for sharing valuable information and practical insights about postpartum health, recovery and self-care. The conversation was engaging, informative and filled with takeaways that support families during the postpartum journey. And of course, we enjoyed some delicious chicken noodle soup while connecting with one another and building community. Thank you to everyone who joined us. Each conversation, question and shared experience helps strengthen the support we provide to birthing families across our communities. We look forward to seeing you at the next Bloom Series event! #GeorgiaBlackDoulaNetwork #BloomSeries #PostpartumCare #MaternalHealth #CommunityCare DoulaSupport BirthWork BlackMaternalHealth

Our mentors are the heart of every GBDN cohort. 💛 Their guidance, encouragement, and willingness to share their knowledge help shape the next generation of doulas. Because they continue to pour into our trainees, our community continues to grow and thrive. Thank you to our incredible mentors for your time, dedication, and commitment. Your impact is lasting, and we couldn’t do this without you. 🌿 ✨ Help us celebrate our amazing mentors: @kodakrome3x5 @ivyoudoula @loventouch @sista_girl_birth @yeyo2yaya Shout out our incredible mentors in the comments!! #GBDN #GeorgiaBlackDoulaNetwork #MentorshipMatters #BlackMaternalHealth DoulaTrainin

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