2023 2nd Annual SMC Doula Conference Recap

Thank You for Making The Second Annual SMC Doula Conference a Huge Success!

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Over 100 dedicated professionals from around the world convened in Portland, Oregon on September 8 - 10, 2023, to share how Restoring the Village to Improve Birth Outcomes, is needed and possible!

This year’s conference underscored the importance of collaboration, unity, ongoing education, and increasing the number of doulas of color.

3 prominent keynote speakers, 17 workshops and 8 plenary sessions provided boundless opportunities for collective learning, sharing, and building camaraderie - held in a culturally specific and safe space for collective learning, sharing, and building camaraderie.

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Friday evening's cultural engagements, like head wrapping and belly binding, were extremely popular. Our exclusive sponsor receptions facilitated deeper connections, while our Sunday breakfast provided yet another opportunity to network and learn.

Not to mention, our photobooth, which was a fun-filled spot for attendees, and the live auction, which had enthusiastic participation.

The conference was full of smiles, laughter, hugs, and healing. The attendees felt the conference was everything that they hoped for and more, and cannot wait to come back in 2024!

Here What Our Attendees Had to Say...

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"This was an amazing and powerful event. I learned so much and the information was so beneficial and helpful for my business and community. I also felt empowered being here, the sisterhood was amazing.I can't wait to attend next year."
"There is a wide variety of information shared at this conference and because it’s for us and by us, it’s not overwhelming; there isn’t a better feeling than to come together with doulas who are just as passionate as me about preserving and serving Black families.."
"I have learned so much in such a short time and met great wonderful women that are doing amazing work in our communities...I'm currently pregnant and knowing that I could go to a community and get the support that I need is very exciting"
"I learned many new things and about resources, but most importantly, meeting all the people and being able to network is what was most valuable."
"This was an amazing conference. I really learned a lot and connected with a lot of doulas and birthworkers that could help me make a difference."
"I enjoyed this SMC Doula conference tremendously...There was a variety of workshops to choose from and the workshops were very informative."
"Thank you for giving up this opportunity to come together. there was so much ground that was covered and I felt my soul nourished."
"It’s a wonderful and truly empowering environment to be in. Blessed to share space with elders and sisters walking the same journey."
"I loved everything about the conference great content and being in an environment with people that look like me is incredibly refreshing."
"I am so grateful for all of the information. I have been empowered to improve and continue to enhance my skills and practice."
"I found so many things helpful...the overall energy of everyone there was just fantastic."
"I enjoyed this SMC Doula conference tremendously...There was a variety of workshops to choose from and the workshops were very informative."
"Excellent excellent excellent excellent... would highly recommend to anyone who is in the field of birth work."
"I love the energy; content was on point."
"This was my first time attending the conference and I feel empowered, educated and more.."
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A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 SMC DOULA CONFERENCE SPONSORS FOR MAKING THIS INCREDIBLE EVENT POSSIBLE!

Sponsors

PLATINUM:

Imamaa2

GOLD:

ShafiaMonroe2

SILVER:

CDP5

BRONZE:

Micronesian2

FRIENDS:

SAVE THE DATE:
September 6-8, 2024
3rd Annual SMC Doula Conference

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