Black Maternal Health Week 2025
Healing Legacies: Strengthening Black Maternal Health Through Collective Action and Advocacy Black Chicago Midwives’ Events
The 2025 Black Maternal Health Week (#BMHW25) theme, “Healing Legacies: Strengthening Black Maternal Health Through Collective Action and Advocacy,” emphasizes the power of Black-led perinatal, maternal, and reproductive health organizations to drive systemic change and foster community healing.
April 14, 2025 @ 6PM CT
Hosted by Repro TLC, this livestream will spotlight how Black birthworkers are leading efforts to reclaim bodily autonomy and transform maternal health care through collective action and advocacy.
Featuring Aiyana Davison, Jeanine Valrie Logan, and Latona Giwa, this discussion will highlight the importance of Black-led, community-rooted care and the ongoing fight for reproductive justice and birth equity.
IG: @reprotlc
April 15, 2025 @ 12-1pm CT
CDPH is hosting an internal (staff only) lunch and learn session focused on the collective action being done in Chicago. Star August of Black Midwifery Collective will be presenting on the importance of midwifery in Chicago.
April 15, 2025 @ 2pm CT
The Role of Doulas in Improving Maternal & Infant Health Outcomes
Join West Side United and our hospital partners to discuss raising awareness of the roles of doulas in patient-centered care and equipping hospitals with resources to integrate doulas into their healthcare systems.
Moderated by Jeanine Valrie Logan, Midwife and Founder of the Chicago South Side Birth Center, this conversation will feature a panel of experts discussing:
IG: @wsunitedchi
IG: @chicagosouthsidebirthcenter
April 17, 2025 @ 12-2pm CT
BA NIA Webinar | Infertility in the Black Woman’s World
Join us for an intimate discussion on infertility and its impact on Black women. Guest Speaker: Asia Ingram
Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 92 36270 0564
Pass Code: 274684
IG: @baniainc
April 19, 2025 @ 10am-4pm CT
Peace of Mind- Health and Wellness Pop-up
Hosted by Salaam Community Wellness Center
Location: MetroSquash 6100 Cottage Grove Avenue Chicago, IL 60637
Event is Free and open to the public
IG: @metrosquashchicago
IG: @salaamcwc
April 19, 2025
Chicago South Side Birth Center
In Bloom Spring Gala is sold out but they are still looking for sponsors and auction items for the event.
To learn more:
Email Them.
Visit their website.
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