DAWA Birth with Joy Community Day

The DAWA Birth with Joy Community Day is a gathering designed to empower families with ancestral wisdom, community support, and resources for a joyful birthing experience. This event creates a nurturing space where expectant families, birth workers, and community members can come together to celebrate, learn, and connect. We are hosting this experience during Black Maternal Health Week!

Who this is for

Expecting parent (yes we need the Fathers in this space), Grandmothers, Aunties, Birth workers, L&D nurses, anyone in the community who cares about the well being of Black Maternal Health.

What to Expect

• Community & Connection: A welcoming space where families can build relationships, share experiences, and find support for their birthing journey.

  
  

• Nourishing Offerings: Enjoy light bites and herbal teas crafted to nourish the body and spirit.

  
  

• Wellness Demonstrations & Activities: Hands-on experiences that explore holistic approaches to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care.

  
  

• Movement Workshops: Gentle movement and breathwork to support a joyful and embodied birth experience.

  
  

• Self-Guided Learning Stations: Interactive stations providing knowledge on ancestral birthing practices, postpartum nourishment, herbal remedies, and more.

  
  

• Resource Vendors: Access to doulas, midwives, lactation consultants, and wellness professionals offering guidance and services.

  
  

• Children’s Play Space: A dedicated area for little ones to engage in creative and joyful play while parents explore the fair.

Why This Matters

The journey into parenthood should be filled with joy, confidence, and community support. However, many families—especially Black and Brown families—face challenges accessing culturally relevant, holistic birthing resources.

The DAWA Birth with Joy Community Day is a direct response to this need, creating a space where families can learn, heal, and prepare for birth in a way that honors their unique traditions and experiences.

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 snacks

  
  

• Ancestral altar for blessings & intentions

  
  

• Affirmation pulls & journaling prompts

  
  

• A cozy space to rest, reflect, and connect

  
  
  
  

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.

We are extremely grateful for the generous support from Healthy Start Pittsburgh and New

Voices to make this event possible.

Opportunities for Support

We are seeking community partners, funders, and supporters to help bring this event to life. Your support will ensure that this community day remains accessible, impactful, and deeply nourishing for all who attend.

Ways to Contribute

• Sponsorship: Direct financial support to help cover event costs, materials, printing flyers, and programming.

• In-Kind Donations: Contributions of food, beverages, educational materials, wellness products, or services, wellness giveaway prizes

• Volunteer Support: Assistance with event setup, vending, childcare, or facilitating wellness activities (breath work, movement, labor comfort measures, etc.)

• Promotional Support: Help us spread the word to reach as many families as possible.

Get Involved

If you or your organization would like to support the DAWA Birth with Joy Community Day, please reach out:

📧 dawaisjoy@gmail.com

🌐 DAWAisjoy.com 

Together, we can uplift and empower families to experience birth with joy, confidence, and community. Thank you for joining us during Black Maternal Health Week 2025.