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Join HMHBGA Nurture ATL: Community Lactation Education Series! Part Two- Returning to Work & Breastfeeding
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 empowering workshop designed to help perinatal professionals better support families navigating the transition back to work while breastfeeding. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the benefits of breastfeeding, the basics of pumping, and how to build comfortable routines and schedules. The session will also cover workplace rights for breastfeeding parents and highlight the importance of support systems—both at home and on the job. Walk away with practical tools and knowledge to confidently guide and advocate for your clients.
About the instructor:
Atalya Rajahn, MPH, IBCLC, is a maternal and child health consultant, international board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC), and founder of LGS Perinatal Services, a perinatal wellness practice based in metro Atlanta.. Her work centers on helping mothers and babies receive optimal nourishment through holistic lactation care, culturally grounded nutrition guidance, and equipping them with the resources and support needed to thrive.
With a background spanning public health program development, breastfeeding counseling, and maternal health advocacy, Atalya brings a systems-level perspective to the conversation around infant feeding and maternal wellness. She has led community initiatives, developed educational programming for birth workers and families, and partnered with organizations working to improve maternal and infant health outcomes.
Through her speaking, consulting, and community work, she is committed to strengthening support systems for families while advancing culturally responsive approaches to breastfeeding education, postpartum nutrition, and maternal health equity.