The Continuum Conference

Glow Power- Tonight at 5pm ET went LIVE with , founder of ! They covered vaginal and v***a care, explored the origins of The Honey Pot, talked about entrepreneurship and capital funding barriers for black and brown women. They also discussed her commercial and the backlash that turned into a blessing.
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If you attended you got a chance to hear Beatrice on stage diving into some of what was covered there. If you’re a doula then you’re familiar with their products in our doula bags and on our shelves at the space.
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Tune into this free chat on Instagram Live on the heels of Black History Month and in celebration of Women’s History Month. It will be archived for 24 hours! 🙌🏾

THE MOTHERHOOD CONTINUUM 〰️Tenderness. What do you remember about your first moments breastfeeding? How did it feel to latch your little one? Who was there to witness? Did you feel supported? Were you encouraged to nurse your baby? Did you experience difficulty? Did you have breastfeeding role models?
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What is your breastfeeding story? What do you know about how you were fed as a baby? Were you breastfed, if so, for how long? How does your mother speak about her experience feeding you? Was she supported in breastfeeding? If you didn’t grow up with a mother or your biological one, who was it that held you and fed you and imprinted you with a sense of safety? Who gave you that primal love?
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We know that breastfeeding provides more than just milk, it’s liquid love, the closeness facilitates bonding and there are many who have experienced this connection and it’s impacted them so deeply. Breastfeeding and our breastfeeding stories are part of who we are. Sharing your story in a safe space can facilitate healing for those who have had challenges with nursing, sharing your triumphant stories can provide inspiration for those who are new along the path of breastfeeding. Asking about how you were fed can give you insight and inspiration to adopt some of the ways or change the course going forward.
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What do you have to share? Share below or grab your journal to answer the prompts above. - words by
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THE PREGNANCY CONTINUUM 〰️
We love Algae for Mothers!Everybody needs omega-3, so do mothers and mothers-to-be. But did you know that you need extra omega-3 DHA during pregnancy and when breastfeeding? Simris® Algae Omega-3 for Mothers was designed especially for pregnant moms and it contains 100% plant-based DHA derived from algae.
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DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) is an omega-3 fatty acid mainly found in marine organisms. It is produced by algae, and ends up in fish and seafood through their food. DHA is an important building block in our eyes and our brain, and belongs to the nutrients we must obtain with our diet, either by the food we eat or by supplements. Pregnant and breastfeeding women are advised to increase their intake of omega-3 DHA, since DHA contributes to the normal development of the eyes and the brain of the fetus and breastfed infants. People are told they can only get DHA from fish oil but you can get it where fish get it- from algae!

THE CONTINUUM CONFERENCE 〰️Happy New Year! Salute to magazine for featuring for their January 2020 cover! This 4 page spread includes a really thoughtful interview with executive director, Donna Duarte-Ladd and Latham Thomas. It explores our journey at , maternal health, doula work and celebrates the our inaugural conference which took place November 3rd, 2019 at . Our conference is the first of its kind and featured robust programming, over 40 speakers, 9 panels, 2 keynotes, 4 TED style talks, and both a self-care lounge and breastfeeding lounge and a shop! We are really excited to be announcing the conference date for 2020, so stay tuned later this month!
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In just 18 months, we’ve led 19 doula immersions in NYC, LA, Miami and Paris. We’ve opened registration for the March 6-8, 2020 Level 1 Doula Immersion in BK, so visit www.mamaglow.com to learn more and register.
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You can swipe here to read or peep the full article online or pick up at newsstands, doctor’s offices etc. One of Latham’s doula clients said they found it at Chase bank :)
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Thank you Donna and for recognizing the work we do and spotlighting us for the new year! Latham is also on News 12 this morning with new year’s tips for moms and the cover reveal.
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THE CONTINUUM CONFERENCE 〰️ - November 3rd, 2019
Stay tuned for 2020 announcement coming soon!
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On the main stage! Flashback to an incredible panel about periods!
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Unleashing Your Period Power: Leaning into the Menstrual Cycle

Moderator: Christina Brown, Digital Influencer, Founder of LoveBrownSugar

Beatrice Dixon, Founder CEO, The Honey Pot

Anne Brunn, LAc, MS, Acupuncturist + Herbalist, YinOva Center

Latonya Yvette, Author Woman of Color

Alisa Vitti, Women’s Hormone Expert, Author Woman Code .vitti
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Salute to these powerful women, learn more about their work. Stay tuned for our 2020 conference announcement coming soon!!! **es

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SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT 〰️ ISA HERRERA, MSPT, CSCS
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Isa Herrera, MSPT, CSCS Isa is a licensed pelvic physical therapist, as well as an expert in integrative pelvic floor therapies. She developed her expertise in diagnosing and treating pelvic pain, leaking, and prolapse by helping over 14,000 women since 2005 at her NYC healing center Renew PT. Isa pioneered the use of integrative modalities like Maya Massage, Cold Laser Therapy, Sound Healing, and Andean Energy Techniques with evidence-based physical therapy in ways that had never been done. Isa incorporates a mind-body-spirit approach to all pelvic healing and believes that every woman holds the key to their own healing and can be their own inner doctor.

Isa's new online school, www.PelvicPainRelief.com brings all of her expertise to a global audience, incorporating exercises, self-care techniques, and integrative tools to maximize female healing and professional training. After suffering from pelvic floor dysfunction herself

after the birth of her daughter, Isa has made it her life’s mission to help 1 million women overcome pelvic floor conditions. To this end, she has created the Female Pelvic Alchemy Online program which teaches women how to heal themselves in the privacy of their own homes. Isa’s goal is to create a global language of understanding around a topic that is loaded with taboo, shame and silence and to help women to awaken their inner pelvic healers.
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Isa spoke on the panel Unspoken Stories: Pleasure and Pain

THE CONTINUUM 〰️ Beauty in all forms. Love in all shapes. Confidence in all sizes. Celebration of all bodies.
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SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT 〰️Whitney Robinson
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WHITNEY ROBINSON

Whitney is a Product Manager and Founder of The Renée, a movement centered around design-thinking jam sessions. Jam sessions are intimate yet impactful events for WOC to come together and “redesign” the current state of maternal health. Spaces are inviting and joyful – challenging and changing the narrative around our bodies and children, one idea at a time. Whitney enjoys camping with her kids, attending breast-feeding hackathons, and finding any excuse to eat tacos.
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Whitney spoke on the FEMME TECH SOLUTIONS panel at

Salute to one of our sponsors at . They gather and tell stories about women of color and their experiences in motherhood. Please check out their podcast.
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Ep. 12 | Birth & The Art of Mindfulness - Laurel Gourrier ()
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Parenthood as a whole has this way of requiring you to surrender. Surrendering to the unknown, knowing though, that it's going to be a beautiful journey. When Laurel was finally able to yield she describes her son's birth as transformative for her relationship with herself mentally and physically. Many people claim birth to be a rebirth for the birthing person; her story is a reflection of that. •
Listen on your favorite podcast platform or check it out on our website ☺️