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Addressing Barriers for Breastfeeding among Incarcerated Women

Join Chauntel Norris for an insightful presentation on addressing the barriers of incarceration for lactating parents. We will explore program development, partnership building, and collaboration with corrections, highlighting the Alabama initiative that helps incarcerated women provide milk for their infants. Our objectives include discussing the specifics of female incarceration, describing program development, and explaining the impact of incarceration on breastfeeding. Chauntel Norris, CLC and Doula, co-founder of Baobab Birth Collective and Mother’s Milk Initiative Coordinator for the Alabama Prison Birth Project, will lead the session. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from her expertise and experience.