Elevate Your Skills at the Rooted & Rising Birth Work Conference 2026

The field of birth work is evolving rapidly, with new research, techniques, and perspectives emerging every year. For birth workers—doulas, midwives, childbirth educators, lactation consultants, and others—staying current is essential to provide the best care and support to families. The Rooted & Rising Birth Work Conference 2026 offers a unique opportunity to deepen your knowledge, expand your network, and enhance your skills in a supportive and inspiring environment.

Whether you are just starting your journey or have years of experience, this gathering promises valuable insights and practical tools to help you grow professionally and personally.

Rooted & Rising Birth Work Conference 2026 seminar hall ready for attendees

The Rooted & Rising Birth Work Conference 2026 seminar hall prepared for engaging sessions and workshops.

What Makes the Rooted & Rising Birth Work Conference 2026 Stand Out

This conference is designed specifically for birth workers who want to improve their practice and connect with others who share their passion. Unlike general health or wellness events, this gathering focuses entirely on birth-related topics, offering a rich program that covers a wide range of subjects.

What You’ll Learn at Rooted & Rising

The Rooted & Rising Conference was intentionally designed to nurture the whole birth worker — your skills, your leadership, your wellness, and your community. Instead of a traditional conference model, our agenda brings together the teachings and experiences we know sustain birth workers for the long haul.

Our sessions include:

• Advanced, justice-centered birth and postpartum skills that deepen your ability to serve families with confidence and clarity

• Community-rooted advocacy conversations that prepare you to lead and respond within a rapidly changing maternal health landscape

• Hands-on leadership and business development labs to help you strengthen your practice, elevate your systems, and expand your impact

• Wellness and grounding practices that support emotional regulation, rest, renewal, and long-term sustainability in birth work

• Collaborative community circles where we explore purpose, boundaries, mentorship, and what it means to rise together

• Professional growth sessions centered on clarity, communication, and building longevity in the field

For those joining our Pre-Conference Training Track, we also offer:

• Black Women Do VBAC™ (8-hour advanced VBAC + surgical support)

• NBPP Postpartum Doula Workshop (4-week certification-track training)

Each experience is facilitated by seasoned birth workers, educators, and leaders who blend evidence, lived experience, cultural grounding, and real-world practice — ensuring every attendee leaves with skills they can use immediately and wisdom they can carry forward.

Networking Opportunities

Meeting other birth workers is one of the most valuable aspects of the conference. You can exchange ideas, share challenges, and build relationships that last beyond the event. Many attendees find mentors or collaborators during our gatherings, which can open doors to new opportunities.

How Rooted & Rising Elevates Your Birth Work

Attending Rooted & Rising Birth Work Conference isn’t just about taking in information — it’s about transforming the way you show up in this work. Every session, circle, and conversation is curated to strengthen your practice, deepen your confidence, and align your calling with long-term sustainability.

Here’s how this gathering can shift your work in meaningful ways:

Sharpened Skills, Rooted in Justice and Evidence

The landscape of birth work is changing, and staying current is essential. Our sessions bring forward evidence-based, culturally grounded tools that reflect what families actually need today. From advanced birth and postpartum techniques to community-centered advocacy, you’ll leave with skills you can put into practice immediately.

Stronger Communication & Advocacy

Birth work requires clarity, courage, and the ability to navigate complex systems with compassion. Through our communication and leadership sessions, you’ll strengthen your capacity to listen deeply, speak with intention, and advocate for your clients in ways that honor autonomy and equity.

Deeper Emotional & Wellness Support

Your care is only as sustainable as your capacity. Rooted & Rising Birth Work Conference includes grounding practices, trauma-aware support strategies, and emotional wellness tools designed to help you show up centered — not depleted. These practices benefit both you and the families you serve.

Growth as a Leader & Business Owner

Birth work is both heart work and labor — and it deserves structure. Our business and leadership labs offer guidance on boundaries, systems, marketing, client relationships, and long-term strategy, so you can build a practice that is aligned, sustainable, and financially sound.

Rooted & Rising Birth Work is more than a conference — it’s fuel for your purpose, clarity for your path, and community for the journey ahead.