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Join HMHBGA Nurture ATL: Community Lactation Education Series! Part One- Breastfeeding Myths & Challenges

The Nurture ATL project aims to provide culturally relevant training for breastfeeding & lactation professionals serving Black and Brown families across the state of Georgia. This project is funded by Project Hope a global health and humanitarian organization that has transformed the health and well-being of communities around the world for more than 65 years. In the U.S., Project HOPE partners with health systems and community organizations to advance health equity by strengthening the frontline health workforce and expanding access to care for underserved populations.

Join us for an engaging and informative session designed to clear up common myths and misconceptions about breastfeeding. This workshop will explore real-life challenges faced during lactation and offers practical tools, strategies, and solutions to help you confidently support lactating clients while building stronger connections within your community. Perfect for those looking to deepen both their knowledge and their impact.

About the instructor:

Sterling Grey-Simmons is a Metro Atlanta–based Lactation Consultant and the owner of Loyal Lactation. She often describes herself as a “first-generation breastfeeder” and successfully breastfed all three of her children.

Since 2020, Sterling has been in full-time private practice, supporting families across Metro Atlanta through in-home visits and providing virtual care to clients around the world. She is deeply passionate about making breastfeeding education accessible to all—whether for expectant mothers, partners, doulas, midwives, pediatricians, or those supporting families in any capacity.

To date, Sterling has supported over 3,000 mothers and remains committed to ensuring families have access to clear, easy-to-understand, and evidence-based lactation support.