Know Your Rights! Self Advocacy Training for Pregnant & Postpartum Workers

Schedule

Mon Apr 13 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

ONE DC - Organizing Neighborhood Equity | Washington, DC

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Advocating for yourself at work and in medical settings. Know your rights at work & at medical appointments!
About this Event

In honor of Black Maternal Health Week 2026, The Dope Doula DMV and First Shift Justice Project are coming together for a community workshop built around this year's theme: Rooted in Justice and Joy.

This is a space to learn, ask questions, and leave feeling equipped — not overwhelmed. Whether you're currently pregnant, planning for the future, or supporting someone who is, this workshop is for you.



What we'll cover

Your workplace rights during pregnancy, postpartum, and while nursing — including leave, accommodations, and protections against discrimination

How to advocate for yourself in prenatal, labor, and postpartum care settings

How to communicate with your care team, ask the right questions, and push back when something doesn't feel right

Tools and language to use before, during, and after birthCommunity Q&A — bring your questions



Who should come

Pregnant people, new parents, those planning for pregnancy, partners, family members, and anyone who wants to show up better for the birthing people in their lives. All are welcome.


Learm more about your hosts

The Dope Doula DMV

First Shift Justice Project


Agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:10 PM
Doors Open & Welcome
🕑: 06:10 PM - 06:20 PM
Opening & Grounding
🕑: 06:20 PM - 06:55 PM
Advocating For Yourself In Medical Settings w/ The Dope Doula DMV
🕑: 07:00 AM - 07:35 PM
Know Your Workplace Rights w/ First Shift Justice Project
🕑: 07:35 PM - 07:50 PM
Q & A
🕑: 07:50 PM - 08:00 PM
Closing
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Where is it happening?

ONE DC - Organizing Neighborhood Equity, 2500 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast, Washington, United States

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