Black Birth Expo

980 Liberty Avenue,Pittsburgh PA 15222

15 April, 2023

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Introducing the Black Birth Expo!In celebration of Black Maternal Health Week, Healthy Start is hosting a Black Birth Expo on Saturday, April 15th, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.Who's this for?ARE YOU...Pregnant? A parent? Seeking community? You’re not alone! Join us at the Black Birth Expo to build a community of people with a shared identity and shared goals. ARE YOU...A birth worker? A community member? Passionate about health equity? This day is for you, too! The Black Birth Expo will uplift birth workers and advocates dedicated to improving maternal and child health.What’s in store:ENGAGING SESSIONS FOR EXPECTING PARENTS: Learn all things prenatal! Topics include preparing your birth team, preparing your body for birth, advocating for yourself, and more. KEYNOTE SPEAKER CHRISTIN FARMER: We’re honored to host Christin Farmer—Black mother, trained doula, and founder of Birthing Beautiful Communities—as the Black Birth Expo’s inaugural keynote speaker! As a nonprofit perinatal support agency, Birthing Beautiful Communities trains doulas and matches them to pregnant and postpartum mothers in Cleveland, Ohio. REAL-TALK ABOUT MOTHERHOOD AND FATHERHOOD: Let’s talk about postpartum and child development! From the breastfeeding journey and intimacy after birth to baby massage and early literacy, learn from other experts and parents like you.OPTIONS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY: No formal childcare will be provided, but your babies are welcome! Enjoy family workouts, early learning sessions, and cooking demos. ONE-STOP SHOP FOR LOCAL RESOURCES AND VENDORS: Make your parenting journey easier! We’ll have community organizations providing free resources and local businesses vending specialty items for babies, parents, and birth workers. LOCAL BLACK-OWNED RESTAURANTS: Enjoy food, desserts, and beverages available for purchase! We'll have local restaurants selling cuisine catered to the African diaspora.FREE Registration or VIP TicketsThe Black Birth Expo is FREE and open to the community.Register on Eventbrite for reminders so you don’t miss out! Looking for a VIP experience?Upgrade to a $25 wristband that includes: A complimentary mocktail and hors d’oeuvres to celebrate birth.A wellness swag bag to relax and refresh.Opportunity to win exciting raffles and prizes!*ONLY 50 AVAILABLE!* Why a Black Birth Expo in Allegheny County?Pittsburgh has been rated one of the best places to live in the U.S. But too often, our Black neighbors aren’t included in that vitality. Local Black families experience disparities in wealth, health, education, and more. Where does it all begin? At birth. In Allegheny County, Black babies are 5 times more likely than white babies to die in the year following birth. The Black Birth Expo is just one way Healthy Start and other maternal and child health organizations are working to connect Black families to culturally relevant birthing and parenthood resources. About your host, Healthy Start!The mission of Healthy Start, Inc. Pittsburgh is to improve maternal and child health and to reduce poor birth outcomes and infant mortality in Allegheny County. Since 1991, they’ve offered free, community-based programs to families—especially Black families—during the perinatal period. Healthy Start supports healthier pregnancies, safer births, stronger families, and a more equitable healthcare system.