Safer Births Now

04/10/2026

Final Call for Safer Births! 🌟
We are down to our final two events, and they couldn't be more different or more essential. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your advocacy with the latest data or need a moment of deep restorative peace, we have a seat saved for you.

🛠️ Modern Tools For Safer Births
When: Friday, April 10 | 12:00 PM EDT
Join us for a deep dive into the innovations and "plug-and-play" initiatives designed to improve maternal health outcomes. In an era where equity programs are facing cuts, staying informed is our best tool for closing the chasm.
🔗 Register Here: bit.ly/Innovations_Maternal

🧘 Reset And Restore: A Virtual Sound Bath Experience
When: Saturday, April 11 | 11:00 AM EDT
After the heavy lifting of advocacy and education, it is time to pour back into yourself. Join our community for a virtual restorative session to ground your energy and find collective healing.
🔗 Register Here: bit.ly/Sound_Bath_Peace

Our Commitment
Our core work is rooted in providing free perinatal education. These events are vital spaces for our community to gather, learn, and heal together. We hope to see you there for our final sessions!

04/09/2026

Join us today for a powerful series of virtual conversations designed to inform, affirm, and support Black birthing people and those who care for them.

Birth Power Book Club: Birthing Justice
April 9, 2026
3:00 PM EDT
Register: bit.ly/Dr_Alicia

Know Your Roots, Protect Your Health: Family History Basics
April 9, 2026
4:30 PM EDT
Register: bit.ly/Your_Roots

From Birth to Baby Checkups: Newborn Care and Vaccines
April 9, 2026
7:00 PM EDT
Nurses will receive CE.
Register: bit.ly/Screen_Vaccines

Fathers for Safer Births: Men Shifting Birth Culture
April 9, 2026
8:30 PM EDT
Register: bit.ly/Dad_Love

All sessions are online and free to attend.

Join us for an afternoon and evening of culturally grounded learning, practical information, and meaningful conversation.

04/07/2026

Let’s be real: life has been hectic. 🌪️ Between the endless to-do lists, the mental load, and just "frantic lifin’" in general, it’s easy to feel like you’re running on empty.

Most of us are navigating so much right now, but your emotional well-being shouldn’t have to take a back seat. It’s time to trade the noise for some intentional calm. 🧘🏾‍♀️✨

As part of the Safer Births Now Virtual Maternal Health Fair, we’re hosting two virtual workshops designed to help you breathe, reset, and reclaim your peace.

1️⃣ Slay Your Anxiety: Calm & Confident From Pregnancy to Postpartum
Feeling vulnerable or overwhelmed? You aren’t alone. Join Dr. Alicia Hodge to learn how to kick anxiety to the curb and find practical, culturally relevant tools to stay grounded through pregnancy and beyond.
🗓️ Wednesday, April 8 at 6 PM EDT
🎟️ Register Here: bit.ly/Dr_AliciaHodge

2️⃣ Reset and Restore: A Virtual Sound Bath Experience
Need a total nervous system reset? Let Selena Brazley guide you through a soothing sound bath of crystal bowls and gentle frequencies. It’s 60 minutes of pure relaxation to help you shift out of "alert mode" and into deep rest.
🗓️ Saturday, April 11 at 11 AM EDT (8 AM PDT)
🎟️ Register Here: bit.ly/Sound_Bath_Peace

Whether you’re an expecting mama, a new parent, or a doula looking for support, these spaces are for you . Come as you are, and leave feeling a little lighter. 🤍

04/06/2026

Join us Monday, April 6, for a powerful day of conversation, connection, and real tools you can use right now.

From heart health in pregnancy to speaking up in care settings, each session is designed to support Black birthing people and those who care for them.

✨ Free to attend
✨ Doulas receive attendance certificates
✨ 1 CE available for nurses (Advocacy Without Anxiety)

Save your spot: bit.ly/Safer_Births_Now

04/05/2026

We look forward to having you join us tomorrow, April 6, for a powerful day of workshops with Safer Births Now.

At Noon ET ~ join Birth Power Book Club for a conversation with award-winning author Jacinda Townsend for a lovely conversation on her powerful novel, "Mother Country".

At 4:30 PM ET ~ Pregnancy Pearls: Heart Health Matters with Dr. Joy Baker and Dr. Nicole Plenty will explore why cardiometabolic health matters before, during, and after pregnancy. Conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease can quietly shape pregnancy outcomes.

At 5:30 PM ET ~ Advocacy Without Anxiety: Trauma-Informed Communication with Rachelle Dumas will focus on communicating with clarity and confidence during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. Nurses can earn 1 CE for this event.

At 7 PM ET, join our ACTT Workshop: Speak Up For Safe, Person-Centered Maternity Care. Even the most confident patients can feel overwhelmed by white coats and scrubs, especially with the bias we know exists. This session offers practical ways to feel more prepared and empowered to navigate the birth and hospital experience.

👉🏾 Doulas will receive an attendance certificate for joining any or all of these events.

If you have registered for any of our Safer Births Now events, you will receive an email with access to these webinars. If you have not registered, do so using bit.ly/SaferBirthsNow

04/05/2026

We are so excited to invite you to Reset and Restore, a virtual sound bath experience designed for anyone who could use a moment of peace right now.

There is a lot happening in the world, and so many of us are carrying stress, worry, and emotional fatigue. This experience is an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and make space for restoration.

Join us on Saturday, April 11, at 11 AM ET for a calming, soul-nourishing hour with Selena Brazley, LCSW, R-PLC, PMH-C.

You deserve this moment. And someone you love may need it too.

Save your spot here:bit.ly/Sound_Bath_Peace

04/02/2026

Hello,
Only 9 spots left! 🚨 Don’t miss your chance to join our Safer Births Now conversation with Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14). As the co-author of the "Momnibus" Act, she’s at the forefront of transforming maternal health in the U.S.

Joining Rep. Lauren Underwood will be Dr. Naya McMillan. She will help us connect the dots and understand how the Congresswoman's work is so important.

Grab your seat now before they’re gone!

Register now: https://bit.ly/SaferBirthsNow

04/02/2026

Headline: This isn’t just about policy, it’s about people. 🕊️

Maternal health outcomes aren’t just shaped in the delivery room; they are shaped by the systems and laws we live under.

Join us for a special conversation that bridges the gap between legislation and lived experience.

🗓 Thursday, April 2 | 6:00 PM ET
✨ Featured Speakers:
Congresswoman Lauren Underwood: The visionary behind the Maternal Health Momnibus Act.
Dr. Naya McMillan: Public health expert breaking down how these policies impact your everyday life.

This session is designed for everyone, not just professionals. If you believe every family deserves a safe, supported birth experience, you need to be in this room.

🔗 Register here: bit.ly/Legislative_PublicHealth

03/31/2026

Headline: 24 HOURS. 2 EVENTS. ALMOST ZERO SEATS. ⏳

Tomorrow (April 1st ~ beginning at 6 PM ET) is the big day, and we are officially down to the final handful of tickets. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to join these conversations, this is it.

Once these last spots are gone, they’re gone for good, and you will be one of only a few folks who missed the gems!

Grab your seat before the "Sold Out" sign goes up:

👉 Science and Heart: The Next Chapter for Safer Births.
Featuring: Dr. Camille Clare and Dr. Joy Baker
REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/Dr_Clare

👉 Healing Starts With Knowing
Featuring: Dr. Michael H. Forde and Dr. Valencia P. Walker
REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/Dr_Forde

Doulas receive attendance certificates!

03/31/2026

Thursday, April 2 at 6 PM ET ~ join Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) and Dr. Naya McMillan for an enlightening conversation. Safer Births: The Momnibus Blueprint & Stronger Systems: A Public Health Overview.

This timely conversation will help break down what safer births really require, from policy to practice, in language we can all understand.

You’ll hear from Congresswoman Lauren Underwood* about the legislative vision behind the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act and why these policies matter. Then Dr. Naya McMillan will connect the dots, helping us understand what these policies address, how they impact real people, and how awareness can translate into action that strengthens care and saves lives.

This conversation is for everyday people, not just policy experts. If you care about healthier pregnancies, better care, stronger systems, and safer outcomes for moms and babies, this is a conversation you do not want to miss.

Register here: bit.ly/Legislative_PublicHealth

03/30/2026

This week is powerful. Four conversations. Four perspectives. One shared goal: safer births.

We are bringing together leaders across medicine, public health, and policy to address what is urgent and what is possible.

Here is what’s ahead 👇🏾

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 | 6 PM ET | Virtual
Science & Heart: The Next Chapter for Safer Births
Featuring Dr. Camille A. Clare, President-Elect, American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists, hosted by Dr. Joy Baker, OB/GYN leader and health system quality expert.

Register: bit.ly/Dr_Clare

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 | 7 PM ET | Virtual
Healing Starts With Knowing
Featuring Dr. Michael H. Forde and Dr. Valencia P. Walker, both nationally recognized health equity experts.

Register: bit.ly/Dr_Forde

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THURSDAY, APRIL 2 | 6 PM ET | Virtual
Safer Births: The Momnibus Blueprint for Maternal Safety
Featuring U.S. Representative Lauren Underwood, co-author of the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act, a comprehensive legislative package designed to address the maternal health crisis and eliminate disparities in care.

Register: bit.ly/Rep_Underwood

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THURSDAY, APRIL 2 | 6:30 PM ET | Virtual
Safer Births, Stronger Systems: A Public Health Overview
Featuring Dr. Naya McMillan, Health Equity Expert, with David W. Johnson, Esq. as host.

Register: bit.ly/PublicHealth_Lens

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Free. Virtual. Necessary.

Because birth should be sacred, safe, and supported. And the path forward takes all of us.

bit.ly/SaferBirthsNow

Join us online to explore how smarter health systems can make childbirth safer for everyone.