Upcoming Events.
At Birthing the Magic Collaborative, we curate culturally grounded perinatal education designed for Black birthing people and those who support them. Our workshops bring together trusted experts, lived experiences, and evidence-based knowledge to separate fact from fiction and provide information that is both credible and compassionate.
We believe that Black motherhood is a birthright, not a battle. Our sessions are safe, affirming spaces where Black women and families can learn, connect, and leave empowered with tools for healthier pregnancies, births, and postpartum experiences.
Workshops are open to expecting parents, new parents, grandparents, doulas, nurses, community members—anyone who is committed to supporting safe and joyful birth outcomes for Black families.
🕒 Please note: All workshop times are listed in Eastern Time.
Lullabies & Literacy: Nurturing Baby’s Learning
Before a child takes a first step, the learning has already begun. Research shows that babies who hear songs, stories, and affirmations from birth build stronger language skills, deepen bonds with caregivers, and develop a lasting love of learning.
Join Birthing the Magic Collaborative and Book Harvest for a one-time workshop that celebrates oral traditions and early literacy. We will explore how lullabies, cultural storytelling, and books nurture brain development and support emotional well-being. Every family will leave with free, age appropriate books to start or grow a home library.
This session is for the people who shape the earliest days of a child’s life: parents seeking practical tools, grandparents guiding with wisdom, doulas preparing families, and the nurses and doctors who serve as trusted messengers. Reserve your spot and help the youngest learners thrive.
Before the Due Date: Changing the Story on Premature Birth
Most pregnancies progress normally and result in healthy, full-term babies. But sometimes, labor begins earlier than expected. While not every preterm birth can be prevented, understanding why it happens and knowing the signs can help families act quickly, get the support they need, and feel more confident throughout their pregnancy. Acting early can change the story.
This session explores the conditions that can lead to premature birth and what families and providers can do to reduce those risks.
Who Should Attend
Expectant parents, birth partners, and family supporters — along with doulas, midwives, nurses, and healthcare professionals — who want to better understand preterm birth, recognize early signs, and help create stronger, more confident birth experiences.
Strength in the Struggle: Prematurity, Power, and Possibility
When Lauren’s twins arrived at 34 weeks, her delivery quickly turned into a fight for survival ~ including multiple surgeries and time in a coma. Despite being an accomplished attorney, she still struggled to be fully respected and heard in her care. Today, her twins are thriving, and her journey offers powerful lessons for both expectant parents and healthcare providers.
This workshop highlights the critical importance of listening to patients, and practical ways families and providers can work together to prepare, advocate, and thrive in the face of prematurity.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss and Legacy
Because loss touches the whole village. Parents, fathers, and extended kin carry the grief and the caregiving. Doulas bridge trust at the bedside. Clinicians shape care and bereavement. Faith and spiritual leaders hold space, offer ritual, and connect families to community support. Advocates move systems so families are not failed again. Bringing these voices together centers lived experience, closes care gaps, and turns healing into action that prevents future loss and strengthens Black families. 🖤🕯️
When Love Hurts: Protecting Black Mothers
Pregnancy should bring joy, not fear. Yet for too many Black birthing people, domestic violence doesn’t stop during pregnancy — it escalates
HIV & Sexual Health: Protecting Ourselves, Protecting Each Other
Led by Alftan Dyson, a trusted expert on HIV and sexual health, this workshop confronts the stigma and misinformation that continue to devastate Black families. Grounded in culture, community, and truth, it gives us the knowledge and tools to prevent new infections and save lives.