Hosted by Dr. Phindile Chowa, EMcare2U
Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
The Gathering Spot
384 Northyards Boulevard NW
Atlanta, GA 30313
Space is limited.
Advance registration is required.
MOM
Empower
Welcome to
EmpowerMOM is a community baby shower and wellness experience created to uplift and celebrate Black and Brown birthing families. As part of our commitment to mental health and birth equity, Black Girls Mental Health Foundation is honored to present this event during Black Maternal Health Week. Participants will enjoy restorative spaces, perinatal education, and practical resources designed to meet families where they are.
This gathering brings together birthing people, loved ones, and care providers in a space that honors lived experience and shared support.
Expectant and postpartum moms
Black and Brown birthing people
Partners, caregivers, and support persons
Birth workers and perinatal professionals
Mental health providers and community leaders
All are welcome, including:
what to expect
Community baby shower supporting 200+ families
Panel conversation with clinicians, birth workers, and maternal health experts
Curated vendor marketplace for maternal and family wellness
Mommy Lounge for rest and decompression
Lactation Station with education and support
Giveaways, raffles, and practical postpartum items
Photo wall to commemorate the day
Mental health resources and navigation support
$100 Gift Card Raffle — Every 30 Minutes
All registered attendees are automatically entered.
Why EmpowerMOM Matters
Black birthing families continue to experience preventable disparities in maternal health outcomes. EmpowerMOM is part of BGMHF’s effort to close these gaps by increasing access to information, culturally responsive support, mental health awareness, and community care. By presenting this event, BGMHF continues its mission to support families through research-informed programming, trauma-aware mental health services, culturally centered support, and community engagement.
Black Girls Mental Health Foundation is a Black-led nonprofit offering culturally attuned mental health services and perinatal programs across California and Georgia.