Culturally Competent Care & Implicit Bias

Join us for a powerful professional workshop designed for doulas and birthworkers who are committed to advancing culturally competent care and addressing implicit bias in birthwork.

Culturally Competent Care & Implicit Bias: Building Equity in Birthwork will explore how implicit bias shapes birth outcomes, how it impacts client experiences, and how we, as care providers, can transform our practice to center respect, equity, and dignity for all families.

This workshop will be led by our keynote speaker Michelle Gabriel-Caldwell, PhD, CD(DONA), CLE, CBE, NBDA Instructor, who brings expertise in cultural humility, equity, and perinatal health.

What You'll Learn:

• The ways implicit bias influences maternal and infant health outcomes
• Tools to recognize and challenge personal and systemic bias in birthwork
• Practical strategies for providing culturally responsive, affirming care
• Approaches to becoming an advocate for equitable and respectful care

Certificate of Completion will be provided to all attendees.

Who Should Attend:
Doulas, lactation consultants, birth workers, community health advocates, and anyone passionate about equity and respectful care in the perinatal period.

Details:
Date: October 23, 2025| Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: 407 W. State St, Trenton, NJ 08618
General Admission: $25 | Student Admission: $10 (valid ID required)

Let’s build a birthwork community rooted in cultural competence and equity. Your presence, voice, and practice matter.

Space is limited – register today!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

407 W State St, 407 West State Street, Trenton, United States