Doula Lab

03/14/2026

Yall see it! The lovely Kay Matthews-Williams Shades Of Blue Project
will be in the building! Regitration will close April 1st! did we mention this conference is free! calling all who want to be apart of the change as well as celebrate with us. We are Centering Joy in the Black Birthing Experience!!!

03/03/2026

03/02/2026

🎉 Tickets Now on Sale! 🎉
Join us for the Pre‑Conference Stakeholders Mixer — April 10th, 2026!
✨ Step into an evening of joy, connection, and culture at the 1st Annual Centering Joy in the Black Birthing Experience Stakeholders Mixer!
📍 The Venue Arcade – 2801 Locust St., St. Louis, MO
🕔 5 PM – 9 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $25.00 + tax (sales close April 1st)
💫 COCKTAIL ATTIRE REQUIRED
🌌 Afro‑Futuristic style encouraged!
🎤 Featured Speakers:
✨ Lucinda Canty, PhD, RN, CNM, FACNM, FAAN
Nurse midwife, scholar & maternal health advocate
✨ Shafia Monroe, MPH
Midwife, educator & cultural preservationist
Together, they will lead an intimate Midwife‑to‑Midwife Conversation: Centering Joy, Spirituality & Postpartum Healing — a powerful dialogue exploring ancestral wisdom, cultural grounding, and holistic practices that uplift Black birthing experiences.
🕡 Discussion Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
💛 What to Expect:
🌺 A welcoming space for Black birth workers & community stakeholders
🌺 Insightful conversation on joy-centered birthing practices
🌺 Networking with leaders, innovators & advocates
🌺 A celebration of culture, community & holistic care
👉 Get your tickets today for just $25.00 + tax!
Don’t wait — this inspiring event will set the tone for the entire conference!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980331368432?aff=oddtdtcreator Registration for the Pre-Conference Mixer, Tickets are now $25.00

02/26/2026

🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟
We are thrilled to welcome Kay Matthews as the Keynote Speaker for the 3rd Annual CIBBE Conference!
🗓 April 11, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Keynote Address)
📍 SIUE School of Health Sciences – Edwardsville, IL
🎨 Theme: “Ain’t I A Woman”
Kay Matthews is a nationally respected leader in Black maternal mental health and the visionary founder of the Shades of Blue Project. Her powerful keynote will highlight community-centered solutions, healing, advocacy, and the urgent fight for equity in Black maternal health.
If you're passionate about making meaningful change for Black birthing families, you don’t want to miss this moment.
✨ Register. Share. Show up.
Together, we rise for Black maternal health.


• Conference Registration: https://whova.com/portal/registration/dgIvNOXL3YSY-Izj4-dv/

02/22/2026

Sunday, March 1st, 2026
1 PM – 3 PM
📍 The Doula Lab
6606 W. Main St.
Belleville, IL 62223

History isn’t just what happened to us, it’s what lives in us.
Join us for an afternoon of connection, learning, and community healing.

What to Expect:

Soul food refreshments
Meaningful conversation
Supportive community learning
Helpful information for families and caregivers

We’ll explore the deep roots of Black maternal health, the role of history in our present experiences, and how community stories can shape healing journeys.

Registration Deadline:
February 26, 2026

Questions?

Call 618-213-6800

Email admin@thedoulalab.org
This event is open to the community. Contributions are welcome but not required.

02/20/2026

Please check your emails if you were recently interviewed for our Perinatal Health Worker Program. We sent out acceptance letters Monday. Thank you for your time and consideration! We look forward to seeing you all in the next steps.

02/16/2026

❗️UPDATE❗️
JOIN US ON MARCH 1st
FROM BETTER TO BEST
Hey moms, this is a safe place to converse, express, and start the journey of healing your maternal and postpartum mental health experiences.
Food, fun, fellowship, and sisterhood all hosted by the amazing Ronda Smith-Branch.

Register below:
https://doulalab.org/event1/from-better-to-best-remembering-the-roots/

02/12/2026

Virtual events every Thursday into April!!
We hope to see you online tonight!

02/12/2026

Tickets are on sale!!!
See you there!

✨ You’re invited! ✨

Join us for the 1st Annual Centering Joy in the Black Birthing Experience Stakeholders Mixer, hosted by The Doula Lab in partnership with the St. Louis Integrated Health Network.

This evening brings together community leaders, birth workers, providers, and partners to connect, build relationships, and celebrate the collective work supporting Black families and birth experiences.

📅 April 10, 2026
🕔 5:00–9:00 p.m.
📍 The Venue Arcade (2801 Locust St., Suite 101 St. Louis, 63103)

👗 Cocktail attire required | Afro-futuristic style encouraged
Ticket sales close April 1.

🎟 Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit https://bit.ly/49Lm7nZ purchase tickets.
We’re grateful for our partnership with The Doula Lab and look forward to an evening rooted in connection, collaboration, and joy.
Doula Lab Affinia Healthcare Care STL Health Family Care Health Centers Betty Jean Kerr People's Health Centers SSM Health - St. Louis BJC HealthCare City of St. Louis Department of Health Saint Louis County Department of Public Health WashU Medicine WashU In St. Louis, For St. Louis SLU School of Medicine Community Health Commission of Missouri Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH) STLCHWCo Missouri PQC