Speed Dating for Doula/Lactation Consultant- REGISTER HERE
đCelebrating Black Maternal Health Weekđ
Rooted in Justice and Joy
Event Date - APRIL 11, 2026
Location: Paterson, NJ 07522
Time: 3:00 pm -5:30 pm
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
We're Back! This year, we've added Lactation Consultants
Speed Dating for a Doula/ Lactation Consultant. This year, we partner with Daughters of Grace and our sponsor, Never Alone Again Resource Center.Â
We are seeking 10 Expecting Mommies who are seeking a Doula and/or Lactation Consultant for their pregnancy journey.Â
~Prenatal
~Birth
~PostpartumÂ
Find a Doula of your dreams to provide support to you throughout your pregnancy, who your health insurance plan may cover. NJ FamilyCare plans cover Doula services, as well as Horizon BCBS of NJ, Tricare, and UHC (commercial lines of business).
Find a Lactation Consultant of your dreams to support you through your breastfeeding journey. These services must be covered under the Commercial Plans lines of business (health insurance through your employer) under the Affordable Care Act.
ROOTED IN JUSTICE AND JOYÂ
Justice- as Foundation ( eliminates systemic racism, reproductive injustice, disproportionately impacts black mothers)
Joy Resistance- brings positive outcomes, resilience, and celebrates happy Black families. The focus stays on uplifting energy, not negative outcomesâjust pure positive vibes âđ˝.
Action Oriented Advocacy - focuses on building community and to elevate black led organizationsto change the narrative of black maternal health
Holistic Wellness- promotes physical and mental
before, during, and after birth
DOULAS/
LACTATION CONSULTANTSÂ
REGISTER
HERE
âŹď¸