She brings over a decade of expertise in her fields assisting with births in Brooklyn and assisting with breastfeeding. We will discuss: the history of trauma experienced by Black women at the hands of the medical industry how trauma is current how this impacts the way Black people experience pregnancy and childbirth and how we can advocate for ourselves and our communities.īreastfeeding, Doula Services and Lactation Support: Catherine Vautor-Laplaceliere is a certified Lactation Specialist and Doula. How that trauma impacts Black people and how we can advocate for ourselves and communities. By knowing their rights, New Yorkers can safeguard their health and that of their families, without risking losing a paycheck.Ĭommunity Advocacy: Trauma and Pregnancy, Childbirth and Beyond: The Brooklyn Birth Justice Defenders invite you to a discussion around trauma and pregnancy, childbirth and beyond. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain self-advocacy strategies. Know Your Rights: Advocating for Your Caregiving Needs At Work: This breakout, led by A Better Balance legal fellow Dana Bolger, will provide a broad overview of New Yorkers’ legal rights to parental, caregiving, vaccine, and medical leave, as well as workplace pregnancy and lactation accommodations. We invite new and expectant parents, caretakers, and advocates to join us virtually on Saturday, from 11:00 am – 1:30 pm for a panel discussion, breakout sessions, and a resource share on maternal health and New Yorkers’ legal rights to workplace accommodations. A Better Balance is pleased to participate in the Brooklyn Public Library Healthy Communities Initiative’s Virtual Maternal Health Summit this Spring.

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