Black Breastfeeding Week Celebration,

About the event

BIPOC for a Better Birth (BBB) is a non-profit serving East Central Illinois that addresses the unique needs of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) who face disproportionately poor pregnancy and birth outcomes and lower rates of breastfeeding initiation. We hosting our annual celebration event in recognition of Black Breastfeeding Week from August 25-31. 

The main event will be August 26th at Hessel Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All nursing parents and families are invited to gather for light refreshments and an opportunity to meet other breast/chestfeeding families, doulas, and maternal health organizations.

We will have a photographer offering free mini photo sessions for BIPOC pregnant and breastfeeding parents.

Why should you sponsor?

We are a small, nonprofit organization in need of support to help grow our annual event. Black women have the lowest rates of breastfeeding initiation yet human milk is critical to health and vitality of Black babies. Our goal is to spread awareness about the benefits of breastfeeeding and normalize lactation in the BIPOC community.

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Learn more about BIPOC for Better Birth Inc by visiting our website! 

https://www.bipocforbetterbirth.org

Mission: 

To offer free and low-cost trainings for BIPOC people who want to become doulas, midwives, lactation professionals, childbirth educators, and herbalists.

Vision:

To build better birthing and parenting communities across Central Illinois.

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