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Holding Space 2026!
Holding Space for Healing, Hope, and Change.
Advocacy Work in Maternal Healthcare
About The Symposium
Holding Space: A Symposium on Maternal Mental Health
Mississippi continues to face urgent maternal health challenges—and perinatal mental health is a critical part of the solution. This trauma-informed, one-day symposium brings together clinicians, social workers, nurses, doulas, community health workers, and advocates committed to improving care for expecting and postpartum mothers.
Rooted in compassion and evidence-based practice, the symposium equips attendees with practical skills to recognize, respond to, and link mothers to timely and culturally responsive support. Through storytelling, case-based learning, and harm-reduction strategies, participants will gain tools to reduce stigma, facilitate warm handoffs, and strengthen the continuum of care from community to clinic.
CEUs: Social Work — 6 hours | Nursing — 6 contact hours
Join us as we learn, connect, and advance maternal mental health equity across Mississippi.
Learn About our Maternal Health Resource Expo
Maternal Health Expo Resources
The Maternal Health Resource Expo is a welcoming, community-centered event designed to support pregnant and postpartum mothers with compassion, connection, and practical resources. This free expo brings together wellness providers, doulas, mental health professionals, community organizations, and maternal health champions from across Mississippi—all dedicated to improving the journey of pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.
Mothers will have the opportunity to:
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Connect with trusted providers and community partners
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Explore local resources and supportive services
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Engage in free wellness activities, including yoga and grounding practices
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Receive Maternal Wellness Kits filled with comfort items and educational tools
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Build relationships that strengthen emotional well-being and reduce isolation
Rooted in healing, trust, and community, the Maternal Health Resource Expo creates a safe space for mothers to feel seen, supported, and empowered at every stage of their maternal health journey.
The EXPO Day will INCLUDE:
Social Services: WIC, Count the Kicks, & More
Maternal Mental Health Resources
Lactation, Doula & Midwifery Services
Maternal Wellness Kits
Yoga & Mindfulness Activities
Health Providers
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