Birth With Joy Community Day

Schedule

Thu Apr 17 2025 at 03:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

UPMC Health Plan Neighborhood Center | Pittsburgh, PA

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A gathering designed to empower families with ancestral wisdom, community support, and resources for a joyful birthing experience.
About this Event

Welcome to the Birth with Joy Community Day!

Come be nourished, inspired, and supported at the Birth with Joy Community Day — an day rooted in community care, ancestral wellness, and joyful preparation for the birthing year.

This free event is open to all birthing people, birth workers, partners, and supporters.

Featured Sessions:

3:30–3:50 PM — Creative Breathwork to Acquire Peace Practically with Diarra Imani

  • 4:30–5:00 PM — Birth & Labor Preparation with Iyanna Bridges, Birth Visionary & Owner of The Birthing Hut
  • 5:00–5:30 PM — Babywearing Basics with Kirsten Raglin-Smith, Certified Birth Worker
  • 5:30–6:00 PM — Making Any Soup Nourishing for $5 with Ladi, The Kitchen Alchemist
  • 6:00–6:30 PM — Breastfeeding Basics with Ebony Jackson, Certified Lactation Counselor
  • 6:30–6:45 PM — Womb Dance with Tayler Clemm — joyful movement to connect with your sacred center

Explore Self-Guided Stations:

  • Postpartum Self-Care Plan creation
  • DIY Spice Blends
  • Postpartum Meal Board – design your ideal healing plate
  • Birth Vision Station – art, scents, and cozy inspiration to visualize your desired birth experience
  • DAWA Library 
  • Book & Clothing Swap
  • Fatherhood Wellness Corner

More to Enjoy:

  • Herbal tea & nourishing food
  • Ancestral altar for blessings & intentions
  • Affirmation pulls & journaling prompts
  • A cozy space to rest, reflect, and connect
  • Wellness giveaways and more!

This is a day to receive, to release, and to rise in joy. Come as you are — bring your family, bring your questions, and bring your heart. 


All are welcome in this space of love, wisdom, and community.


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Where is it happening?

UPMC Health Plan Neighborhood Center, 6401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, United States

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