Local Events for Families and Birth Professionals
Do you have a public event that promotes education, connection, community and the well-being of mothers, children and young families in the Northland area? Please submit events to hello@lactationlacey.com
A community discussion and interprofessional dialogue
Audience: Birth, healthcare, mental health, early childhood and public health staff professionals
Wednesday September 9 - Thursday September 10
6:00 PM
Fourth Floor Rotunda at the University of Minnesota Kathryn Martin Library
Details: Please save the date for a dynamic, two-night community conversation around interprofessional approaches to postpartum mental health. You need not attend both; come as you can to participate with your unique perspective and to learn about other perspectives.
In this two-night series, you can help create community-based, interprofessional solutions.
On Night 1, September 9, we will host a presentation on the Minnesota Maternal Mortality Report with representatives from the Minnesota Department of Health, a lived experience panel, and moderated table discussions, followed by Q&A.
On Night 2, September 10, we will hear about innovations in postpartum mental health from multidisciplinary professionals. This will be followed by an interactive, generative, moderated session focusing on visioning solutions that work.
We have engaged with a wide variety of community professionals for this series. These include but are not limited to: doulas and birthworkers, midwives, medical professionals, mental health therapists and psychologists, psychiatry providers, early childhood educators, public health staff, university faculty, social services and nonprofit agencies, and more!
Lake Lactation Lounge
Audience: Expecting and breastfeeding families
Friday September 11
Friday October 9
11:00am - 12:30pm
Spirit of the Lake Community Arts Building, 5401 E Superior St. Duluth
Details: Hosted by Rosalyn Horn, midwife and mom of 3 and Molly Bohil, occupational therapist, lactation specialist and mom of 2, Lake Lactation Lounge is a free breastfeeding, lactation and pumping support group. Whether you are planning to breastfeed or are already postpartum, you are welcome here to learn and connect with other moms and families.
Audience: Families and birth professionals
Saturday November 7
10am - 2pm
Lincoln Park Middle School
Details: The premier event for expecting, pre-conception and young families to connect with local support and resources for pregnancy, birth and early childhood.
Audience: Birth professionals, healthcare professionals
Thursday November 12
9am - 3pm
Cloquet Forestry Center
Details: We are delighted to welcome back Elizabeth Naylor, IBCLC as our keynote speaker, followed by interactive skill shares featuring practical approaches and experiences from healthcare providers, community organizations, and lactation professionals from across the region.