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50th Anniversary Celebration
Join us for a momentous all-community event commemorating our 50th anniversary, where we will shape a brighter future for maternal and infant health in Georgia. Together, we honor our collective roots, fostering deep connections among a diverse community of parents, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and advocates. Throughout the event, we will drive change, harnessing our collective strength, knowledge, and experiences. Let's create a supportive environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and progress toward a better tomorrow.
*Sponsorships are limited, sponsorship benefits may vary based on availability. Please reach out to Madison Scott (madison.scott@hmhbga.org) with questions about available tickets and levels.
EVENT OVERVIEW
DAY 1 - THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024
10 AM - 5 PM
Freight Depot, Atlanta, GA
Advocacy 101 Training: We will equip the perinatal workforce, moms, birthers, and partners with advocacy skills, covering understanding advocacy, tools, policy engagement, self-advocacy, and promoting equity. *This event will be FREE to the public.
Lunch with Legislators: Workforce members and families will have the opportunity to discuss issues that matter to them with their elected officials. *This event will be FREE to the public.
Policy Panel: Commemorate HMHBGA’s 50th Anniversary by hearing from key perinatal workforce and policy experts. Explore the ways in which the workforce is impacted by the work in the Georgia Assembly. *This event will be FREE to the public.
DAY 2 - FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2024
8 AM - 10 PM
Starling Hotel, Atlanta, GA
Full Day Educational Conference: Experience dynamic sessions, a high-profile keynote, panel discussions, an exhibit hall, and networking with industry experts.
50th Anniversary Gala: Join us for an evening of celebration where we will honor dynamic change makers in our community, reflect on our impact, and bring together hundreds of Georgians to celebrate moms, birthing people, and babies. Enjoy live music, comedy, 360 photo booths, and much more at this black-tie affair. *Kick-off begins at 6:30 PM!
DAY 3 - SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2024
12 PM - 3 PM
Honeysuckle Park, Doraville, GA
Community Health Fair: We will feature vendors such as CMOs, mobile dentistry and health units, perinatal workforce organizations, community-based services, state services, and food vendors. Enjoy exciting activities like field games, a bounce house, face painting, balloon art, and opportunities for relaxation through yoga, mindfulness, and sound baths. Childcare will be available. *This event will be FREE to the public.
Questions about the conference? Email thecoalition@hmhbga.org.
SPONSORSHIPS & EXHIBITING
Since 1974, HMHBGA has been the strongest statewide voice for improved access to healthcare and health outcomes for Georgia's mothers and babies, supporting thousands of families each year. Our mission is to improve maternal and infant health in Georgia through our collective advocacy, education, and access to vital resources. As we approach our 50th year, we hope to acknowledge our accomplishments over the years while also recommitting ourselves to deepening our impact. The goal of the Conference is to create a space for celebration, connection, and activation; bringing together all sectors of the community to focus on the importance of maternal, infant, and overall whole person health. We are seeking community minded corporations and organizations to support the event through sponsorship. This opportunity will not only allow for engagement with the estimated 250 - 500 anticipated attendees of this 3-day event, but also allow HMHBGA to continue to be a critical support for Georgia families.
Questions? Email Madison Scott, Director Development, at madison.scott@hmhbga.org.
Thank you to our Sponsors
2024 Legislative Wrap-Up
You're Invited to Our Legislative Wrap-Up! 🎉
Curious about the ins and outs of this legislative session? Want to know what transpired, what to anticipate in the coming months, and the strategic plans for 2025? Look no further!
Join us for an engaging and informative Legislative Wrap-Up session where we'll delve into the key happenings of the recent session. Get the inside scoop on crucial decisions, policy changes, and the impact on our community.
This is your chance to pose questions, share insights, and gain a comprehensive understanding of the legislative landscape. Our knowledgeable speakers will provide valuable perspectives on the session's outcomes and shed light on the road ahead.
Perinatal Mental Health Environment Scan
Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies conducted a Maternal Mental Health Environmental Scan to deepen our understanding of the gaps in access to mental health care for pregnant and postpartum people living in the Albany, Atlanta, and Columbus perinatal regions. Additionally, we aimed to increase the knowledge of current screening, medication, and education practices during the perinatal period.
The scan included a survey and interviews with maternal mental health providers, focus groups with pregnant and postpartum people, and a secondary quantitative review of mental health resources. We hope that the results from the scan will help to inform programmatic and policy solutions.
Maternal Health Awareness Day
Join HMHBGA on January 23, 2024 for Maternal Health Awareness Day!
Become an Advocate Sponsor
Benefits Include:
Logo Placement
Ticket to Advocate Sponsor Lunch
Optional Tabling at Community Rally
Optional Speaking role at Sponsor Lunch or Community Rally)
Agenda:
Moms Tour
We are honoring 30 Georgia-based mothers from across the state on this day - stay tuned for information on our incredible cohort.
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Georgia State Capitol
206 Washington Street Southwest
Atlanta, GA 30334
Advocacy Partner Lunch
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Central Presbyterian Church
201 Washington Street Southwest
Atlanta, GA 30303
Chalk It Up Community Rally
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Capitol Ave Southeast
Atlanta, GA 30303
2024 Advocacy Stakeholder Meeting
Our 2024 Advocacy Stakeholder Planning Meeting will take place Thursday, August 30th from 2-6 PM. Please join us as we plan out our advocacy agenda for the upcoming year to improve maternal and infant health in Georgia. This event is open to all organizational partners and invited stakeholders. This year we will be hosting our event in-person at the HMHBGA office.
Know Your Rights: The Impact of the Federal PWFA on Georgia's Pregnant Workers
This new law provides groundbreaking protections for pregnant, postpartum, and pumping workers, and gives you the right to get accommodations at work that will help you keep your job and protect your health. The law also gives you the right to things like extra breaks, flexible scheduling to attend doctors appointments, time off to recover from childbirth or miscarriage, light duty, remote work, and much more. Join us on July 27th from 4:00pm-5:30 PM to learn more about how the PWFA will impact Georgia's pregnant workers. We will be joined by our partners at A Better Balance and Small Business Majority.
Medicaid Redetermination Legislator Briefing
For the past three years, under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Georgia Medicaid members have been eligible for continuous coverage. Recently, the federal government has required all states, including Georgia, to begin checking eligibility for Medicaid. We will be hosting a webinar to help legislators, advocates, and partners understand the impact of redetermination on mothers and infants in our state.
There is much more to learn about this process, and we hope to make this information readily available for policy makers as they work to provide for their districts. We hope to see you there!
Please reach out to Madison Scott madison.scott@hmhbga.org with any questions or concerns about the information provided.
Fathers and Partners Support 5:00pm
HMHBGA has partnered with Amerigroup to conduct a monthly 3-part class series on breastfeeding. This is part three.
Our classes are a judgment-free zone to learn about how fathers, support partners, and breastfeeding are related! There is no fee and the course is open to any child-bearing person who is currently pregnant or has given birth within the past 6 months. Join us for a 60-minute course and get everything you need for a happy, healthy breastfeeding experience.
Fathers and Partners Support Class – 11:00 a.m. Session
HMHBGA has partnered with Amerigroup to conduct a monthly 3-part class series on breastfeeding. This is part three.
Our classes are a judgment-free zone to learn about how fathers, support partners, and breastfeeding are related! There is no fee and the course is open to any child-bearing person who is currently pregnant or has given birth within the past 6 months. Join us for a 60-minute course and get everything you need for a happy, healthy breastfeeding experience.
Benefits and Barriers of Breastfeeding Class – 11:00 a.m. Session
HMHBGA has partnered with Amerigroup to conduct a monthly 3-part class series on breastfeeding. This is part two.
Our classes are a judgment-free zone to learn about the benefits, barriers, and life cycle of breastfeeding, and how fathers and breastfeeding are related! There is no fee and the course is open to any child-bearing person who is currently pregnant or has given birth within the past 6 months. Join us for a 60-minute course and get everything you need for a happy, healthy breastfeeding experience.
Benefits and Barriers of Breastfeeding - 5:00pm Session
HMHBGA has partnered with Amerigroup to conduct a monthly 3-part class series on breastfeeding. This is part two.
Our classes are a judgment-free zone to learn about the benefits, barriers, and life cycle of breastfeeding, and how fathers and breastfeeding are related! There is no fee and the course is open to any child-bearing person who is currently pregnant or has given birth within the past 6 months. Join us for a 60-minute course and get everything you need for a happy, healthy breastfeeding experience.
Early Breastfeeding and Pumping Class - 11:00 a.m. Session
HMHBGA has partnered with Amerigroup to conduct a monthly 3-part class series on breastfeeding. This is part one.
Our classes are a judgment-free zone to learn about early breastfeeding in the hospital and pumping when going back to work or school! There is no fee and the course is open to any child-bearing person who is currently pregnant or has given birth within the past 6 months. Join us for a 60-minute course and get everything you need for a happy, healthy breastfeeding experience.
Early Breastfeeding and Pumping Class – 5:00 p.m. Session
HMHBGA has partnered with Amerigroup to conduct a monthly 3-part class series on breastfeeding. This is part one.
Our classes are a judgment-free zone to learn about early breastfeeding in the hospital and pumping when going back to work or school! There is no fee and the course is open to any child-bearing person who is currently pregnant or has given birth within the past 6 months. Join us for a 60-minute course and get everything you need for a happy, healthy breastfeeding experience.
Fathers and Partners Support Class – 5:00 p.m. Session
HMHBGA has partnered with Amerigroup to conduct a monthly 3-part class series on breastfeeding. This is part three.
Our classes are a judgment-free zone to learn about how fathers, support partners, and breastfeeding are related! There is no fee and the course is open to any child-bearing person who is currently pregnant or has given birth within the past 6 months. Join us for a 60-minute course and get everything you need for a happy, healthy breastfeeding experience.
Fathers and Partners Support Class – 11:00 a.m. Session
HMHBGA has partnered with Amerigroup to conduct a monthly 3-part class series on breastfeeding. This is part three.
Our classes are a judgment-free zone to learn about how fathers, support partners, and breastfeeding are related! There is no fee and the course is open to any child-bearing person who is currently pregnant or has given birth within the past 6 months. Join us for a 60-minute course and get everything you need for a happy, healthy breastfeeding experience.
In-Person Prenatal Education Series
Pickles & Ice Cream Georgia is partnering with Childbirth Educators from HMHBGA’s BPSP program to provide this FREE 4-course series of prenatal education! This course is available to all families in Georgia and participants must be able to attend all four classes:
Only 10 spots are available!
Class dates:
Thursday 5/25: 5:30-8:30 PM:
Anatomy & physiology of birth, stages of labor & birth
Pregnancy and birth complication, induction, augmentation, interventions, Cesarean, and VBAC
Friday 5/26: 5:30-8:30 PM:
Nutrition and exercise/movement
Advocacy
Saturday 5/27: 11 AM-2 PM:
Importance of birth planning and postpartum planning, postpartum care & support, breastfeeding
Comfort measures and pain management
Sunday 5/28: 11 AM-2 PM:
Natural birth preparation/homebirth
Newborn care, car seat safety, CPR, bed sharing
Daily giveaways for attendees include: boppy pillows, breastfeeding care items, baby care items, oral health kits, diffusers, and much more!
Daily raffle prizes include: a breastfeeding basket, BPSP breastfeeding support, crib mattress, and BPSP doula (labor or postpartum).
For each day you attend, you will receive an additional ticket. For example, on Day 1 you will receive one ticket, one Day 2 you will receive two tickets, etc.
Early Breastfeeding and Pumping Class – 5:00 p.m. Session
HMHBGA has partnered with Amerigroup to conduct a monthly 3-part class series on breastfeeding. This is part two.
Our classes are a judgment-free zone to learn about early breastfeeding in the hospital and pumping when going back to work or school! There is no fee and the course is open to any child-bearing person who is currently pregnant or has given birth within the past 6 months. Join us for a 60-minute course and get everything you need for a happy, healthy breastfeeding experience.
Medicaid Doula Pilot - Findings and Looking Forward
We completed a doula Medicaid reimbursement pilot in partnership with Care Management Organizations (CMO’s) to explore: The health outcomes of moms, birth givers, and babies participating in Medicaid, who are living in Georgia and the best process for reimbursing doulas to promote their economic security and retention in the healthcare workforce in Georgia.
The findings from this pilot will inform HMHBGA’s efforts to expand access to these services and provide insights for the best process for engaging doulas in the formal healthcare sector— for example, possibly through the legislature to adopt permanently adopting legislation to cover full spectrum doula services during the prenatal and postpartum period through Medicaid. The pilot primarily aims to improve maternal and child health outcomes by increasing the support birth-givers receive.
We will be hosting a presentation to share these findings with the community, and answer questions from partners about doulas, the findings, and next steps on this issue. Please register for the event below!
Early Breastfeeding and Pumping Class – 11:00 a.m. Session
HMHBGA has partnered with Amerigroup to conduct a monthly 3-part class series on breastfeeding. This is part two.
Our classes are a judgment-free zone to learn about early breastfeeding in the hospital and pumping when going back to work or school! There is no fee and the course is open to any child-bearing person who is currently pregnant or has given birth within the past 6 months. Join us for a 60-minute course and get everything you need for a happy, healthy breastfeeding experience.
Benefits and Barriers of Breastfeeding Class – 11:00 a.m. Session
HMHBGA has partnered with Amerigroup to conduct a monthly 3-part class series on breastfeeding. This is part one.
Our classes are a judgment-free zone to learn about the benefits, barriers, and life cycle of breastfeeding, and how fathers and breastfeeding are related! There is no fee and the course is open to any child-bearing person who is currently pregnant or has given birth within the past 6 months. Join us for a 60-minute course and get everything you need for a happy, healthy breastfeeding experience.
Benefits and Barriers of Breastfeeding Class – 5:00 p.m. Session
HMHBGA has partnered with Amerigroup to conduct a monthly 3-part class series on breastfeeding. This is part one.
Our classes are a judgment-free zone to learn about the benefits, barriers, and life cycle of breastfeeding, and how fathers and breastfeeding are related! There is no fee and the course is open to any child-bearing person who is currently pregnant or has given birth within the past 6 months. Join us for a 60-minute course and get everything you need for a happy, healthy breastfeeding experience.
Inspiring Mothers 2023
HMHBGA would like to dedicate a special evening to celebrating all the mothers in our community — including you!
Take a night off and join us for:
Small bites & drinks
Artist pop-up shops
Raffle & prizes
Comedy hour
Awards ceremony & a conversation on motherhood
COMEDIANS
Lauren Knight: Lauren Knight describes herself as, “ready to get her deposit and even more ready to withdraw it.” A self-proclaimed ‘local hot mom’, Lauren Knight quickly established herself as a talented comedienne, writer, and actress, performing all over the United States, but mostly in Atlanta, Georgia where she calls home. She is a regular feature on the Laughing Skull Lounge’s Best of Atlanta Comedy Shows, and has even brought her raw comedic flair to festival stages like SXSW 2021. Lauren has been described as quirky, relatable, and desperate for attention. She uses her varied life experiences to connect people, reminding them that we’re all really the same and it’s embarrassing. Whether you’re a baby mama, military veteran, criminal, or even just regular broke, there’s a little Lauren Knight in all of us.
Keonna Scott: Keonna Scott has been performing stand up comedy for the past 8 years. She has performed in over 30+ states and at some of the world's top comedy festivals such as Chicago Funny Women, Black Girl Giggles, Laughing Skull Festival, and Burbank Comedy Festival in LA. Keonna is known for her original material and hilarious stories about her life. Her material is often featured on Kevin Hart Radio's Laugh Out Loud.
Nicole Blue: Nicole Blue is an up and coming comedian. Her "in yo face," fast talking, edgy, witty, Southern style has been captivating audiences from the "Bay" (Bay area, CA) to the "A"( Atlanta!). Nicole is a mother of two and a member of Zeta Phi Beta sorority. Nicole proudly calls Atlanta home, but recently relocated from California after 9 long years in the Bay area where she first took to the stage to share her facetious take on "This Thing We Call Life." Nicole's style on stage is undeniably different, exciting, and all around entertaining!
Questions? Please email Daphne Yuan at daphne.yuan@hmhbga.org.
Sponsorship packages available!
Interested in supporting our event? Click below to see sponsorship packages.
Are you an artist or creative?
We would love for you to be a part of our pop-up shops at our Inspiring Mothers event. Interested? Please fill out our application by April 1, 2023.
Now accepting raffle donations!
We are accepting donations for raffle prizes. Funds raised from this event will be used to support our programs that reach thousands of Georgia families each year.
If you are able to help, please send donation items to:
2200 Century Pkwy NE, Suite 460
Atlanta, GA 30345.
Fathers and Partners Support Class - 5:00 p.m. Session
HMHBGA has partnered with Amerigroup to conduct a monthly 3-part class series on breastfeeding. This is part three.
Our classes are a judgment-free zone to learn about how fathers, support partners, and breastfeeding are related! There is no fee and the course is open to any child-bearing person who is currently pregnant or has given birth within the past 6 months. Join us for a 60-minute course and get everything you need for a happy, healthy breastfeeding experience.
Fathers and Partners Support Class - 11:00 a.m. Session
HMHBGA has partnered with Amerigroup to conduct a monthly 3-part class series on breastfeeding. This is part three.
Our classes are a judgment-free zone to learn about how fathers, support partners, and breastfeeding are related! There is no fee and the course is open to any child-bearing person who is currently pregnant or has given birth within the past 6 months. Join us for a 60-minute course and get everything you need for a happy, healthy breastfeeding experience.
Early Breastfeeding and Pumping Class - 5:00 p.m. Session
HMHBGA has partnered with Amerigroup to conduct a monthly 3-part class series on breastfeeding. This is part two.
Our classes are a judgment-free zone to learn about early breastfeeding in the hospital and pumping when going back to work or school! There is no fee and the course is open to any child-bearing person who is currently pregnant or has given birth within the past 6 months. Join us for a 60-minute course and get everything you need for a happy, healthy breastfeeding experience.
Early Breastfeeding and Pumping Class - 11:00 a.m. Session
HMHBGA has partnered with Amerigroup to conduct a monthly 3-part class series on breastfeeding. This is part two.
Our classes are a judgment-free zone to learn about early breastfeeding in the hospital and pumping when going back to work or school! There is no fee and the course is open to any child-bearing person who is currently pregnant or has given birth within the past 6 months. Join us for a 60-minute course and get everything you need for a happy, healthy breastfeeding experience.
Legislative Wrap-Up Session
Join us after Sine Die for our Legislative Wrap Up session. We will discuss the FY2024 budget, legislative wins, and policy goals and recommendations for 2024! This will be a great space for all maternal and infant health advocates to debrief and discuss next steps.
Benefits and Barriers of Breastfeeding Class
HMHBGA has partnered with Amerigroup to conduct a monthly 3-part class series on breastfeeding. This is part one.
Our classes are a judgment-free zone to learn about the benefits, barriers, and life cycle of breastfeeding, and how fathers and breastfeeding are related! There is no fee and the course is open to any child-bearing person who is currently pregnant or has given birth within the past 6 months. Join us for a 60-minute course and get everything you need for a happy, healthy breastfeeding experience.
Fathers and Partners Support Class
HMHBGA has partnered with Amerigroup to conduct a monthly 3-part class series on breastfeeding. This is part three.
Our classes are a judgment-free zone to learn about how fathers, support partners, and breastfeeding are related! There is no fee and the course is open to any child-bearing person who is currently pregnant or has given birth within the past 6 months. Join us for a 60-minute course and get everything you need for a happy, healthy breastfeeding experience.
Early Breastfeeding and Pumping Class
HMHBGA has partnered with Amerigroup to conduct a monthly 3-part class series on breastfeeding. This is part two.
Our classes are a judgment-free zone to learn about early breastfeeding in the hospital and pumping when going back to work or school! There is no fee and the course is open to any child-bearing person who is currently pregnant or has given birth within the past 6 months. Join us for a 60-minute course and get everything you need for a happy, healthy breastfeeding experience.
Benefits and Barriers of Breastfeeding Class
HMHBGA has partnered with Amerigroup to conduct a monthly 3-part class series on breastfeeding. This is part one.
Our classes are a judgment-free zone to learn about the benefits, barriers, and life cycle of breastfeeding, and how fathers and breastfeeding are related! There is no fee and the course is open to any child-bearing person who is currently pregnant or has given birth within the past 6 months. Join us for a 60-minute course and get everything you need for a happy, healthy breastfeeding experience.