Birth Culture

08/26/2024

It's BLACK BREASTFEEDING WEEK!
Breastfeeding is such an amazing gift to human anatomy and physiology. It's free and natural! For some it's super easy, for some it's a hard journey and some can't even get started and that's okay. I'm glad we live in a world where there is space for all of it!

Let's celebrate the lady lumps! Whether they feed or give babies comfort snuggles!

Tag us to your breastfeeding/comforting pictures!

06/05/2024

🌟 Join Our Birth Culture Cohort! 🌟

Hey fam! We're super hyped to announce that registration is NOW OPEN for our 2nd Birth Culture Cohort! 🎉 Our previous students are thriving, paired with amazing mentors, and well on their way to kickstarting fulfilling careers as doulas. 🌱✨

Ready to join the movement? Now’s your chance! Spaces are limited, so don't sleep on this. 🕒💨 Plus, we’ve got scholarships available for a select few—just for YOU!

Secure your spot today and be part of something powerful. You must be between the ages 16-24.

👇🏾 complete our interest form!

https://form.jotform.com/Culture_Birth/doula-training-interest-form

Please click the link to complete this form.

05/29/2024

If you're pregnant or breastfeeding during this heat. Remember this Mantra " Dehydration leads to Constipation". Stay cool my friends 😉

03/22/2024

FREE PACK'N'PLAYS

The CADR Unit is dedicated to promoting safe sleep practices for infants in Florida. As part of their ongoing commitment, they are pleased to offer the opportunity to order Pack'nPlays FREE of charge to support safe sleep efforts.

To take advantage of this opportunity, please complete the application form at the following link:

https://forms.office.com/g/1QFxB4iAnB

The deadline for applications is Friday, March 29, 2024.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact CADR@flhealth.gov.
Association of Early Learning Coalitions Library Partnership Branch | Alachua County Library District Swag Family Resource Center Children's Trust of Alachua County Episcopal Children's Services Fun 4 Gator Kids Alachua County Public Schools UF Health

12/09/2023

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Join the Project Youthbuild Parenting Program for their Parenting Resource Fair on Friday, December 15th from 11AM to 2PM at the Project Youthbuild campus, which is located at 635 NW 6th Street Gainesville, FL 32601! The resource fair is designed to introduce young parents in need to programs throughout the community that can aid them in their parenting journey, both directly and indirectly. There will also be additional entertainment for children, refreshments, and a gift giveaway to help parents prepare for the holiday season.

Unfamiliar with our program?

“The parenting program is designed to help young parents 16-24 in need in our community receive additional resources, ranging from connection to support services, childrens clothes and diapers, to various workshops on parenting as well as growth and self sufficiency.” says Katie Usrey, the Parenting Program Coordinator.

If you have any questions or are interested in attending or joining the Parenting Program, please contact Katie Usrey at kusrey@projectyouthbuild.org or call (352)-213-8168.

11/28/2023

Today is Giving Tuesday!! With community support, Birth Culture was able to start our first round of youth training in October!! Scroll through our social media to see the progress we've made.

Your financial support is still critical and funds will be used for supplies, doula and youth stipends, and scholarships for vulnerable pregnant people who need our services.

Your tax deductible contribution will strengthen us as we move forward in our mission for reproductive justice!

https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=2FRB434XAWANS&fbclid=IwAR1VflxbAjSp3T3_-aOH4Moc0YKMa8dQYrUZgUdBu4XMIwMrh0gcl1iAZuA

11/11/2023

The topics of training yesterday were the measurements of birth from vitals like temperature and blood pressure to the rhythm of the cervix, uterus, and baby during delivery.

Hands-on activities are what gets embedded in memory!

11/11/2023

"There is little success where there is little laughter."

-Andrew Carnegie

11/04/2023

We recently covered more pregnancy complications and went right into nutrition!

We cannot have a conversation about nutrition without talking about food apartheid in predominantly black-occupying neighborhoods. We talked about empowering the clients to have deep discussions about food resources with their care providers. Generating conversations that can bring systematic change is what we do!

11/04/2023

Health Education and Training Center of Gainesville, Inc.
Thank you for bringing Birth Culture into your space!
Speaking on the importance of Doulas throughout the community is always so important.

We are so glad to be of service for this month's diaper distribution. And you guys were entirely wiped out😍. See you all next month at the next giveaway☺️

11/04/2023

It's true when you ask them, they already know. What they do not know is how to be of service.

It's our time to reach the next generation so they could hold the mantle as well.