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Pregnancy and Infant loss support, services, education, and advocacy.
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08/21/2026

⭐Call for Nominations: The Amy Malerba Compassion Award⭐

Do you know someone who embodies true compassion, care, and support for families navigating pregnancy and infant loss or infertility, and promotes maternal and infant health? ✨

We are now accepting nominations for the Amy Malerba Compassion Award—an honor inspired by Amy Malerba, the nurse who walked alongside our founder during Liam’s transition, providing unmatched compassion and care. 💜

📸 Pictured: Our recipients over the years:

2025 Recipient: Angie Bradshaw Gregory
2024 Recipient: Teresa Garcia
2020 Recipient: Vernetta Stewart
2019 Recipient: Sarah Bonderud
2017 Recipient: Amy Malerba

Not Pictured
2018 Recipient: Mark Riposta

Who will we celebrate this year?

➡️ Submit your nomination today: https://forms.gle/Q6SqaVLSZxS2dTrn6

(Instagram fam: link in bio!)

✨ Self-nominations are encouraged!
🗓️ Nominations close: September 20th

Let’s honor those who embody compassion and bring light to others in their most difficult moments. 💜

08/20/2026

NOURISH IS ALMOST HERE! 🍼

Black Breastfeeding Week is almost here, and you don't want to miss this conversation!

Join us for a virtual conversation bringing together Black breastfeeding moms, families, doulas, midwives, therapists, lactation professionals, and others who support Black women and families.

We’re talking breastfeeding, infant feeding, support, advocacy, and what it REALLY means to surround mothers with an informed village.

And look who’s joining us! 👀
Our amazing host and guest speakers are ready to bring their expertise, experience, and real-world insight to the conversation.

📅 August 27, 2026
⏰ 7:00–8:30 PM ET
💻 Virtual

🎟️ Have you registered yet?
If not, NOW is the time! Head to Eventbrite to reserve your spot.

And don't just register: SHARE THIS POST! Tag the Black breastfeeding mom, doula, midwife, therapist, birth worker, or healthcare professional who needs to be in this conversation.

The village is stronger when we all show up.

08/17/2026

Meet Our Speaker: Ivana Thomas, M.S., CCC-SLP

We’re excited to welcome Ivana Thomas of Tiny Tongues Therapy and Doula Services, as one of our featured speakers!

Ivana is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and doctoral student whose work focuses on infant feeding, swallowing, and oral-motor development. She is also a Holistic Birth & Postpartum Doula and Certified Breastfeeding Educator, giving her a unique perspective on the journey from birth and breastfeeding through the transition to solids.

As a mother herself, Ivana is passionate about helping families access the knowledge, resources, and support they need to thrive. Her work is particularly focused on reducing disparities in Black maternal health and helping women of color overcome barriers to breastfeeding, feeding, birth, and postpartum support.

Who should attend? Black pregnant and breastfeeding moms, their families, and the professionals who support them including doulas, midwives, therapists, lactation professionals, nurses, birth workers, and other maternal-child health providers. People of all races and backgrounds are welcome, especially those who work with and care for Black women and families.

Join us as Ivana and our IBCLC speaker bring their expertise together to help us better understand how we can build a stronger, more informed village around Black mothers and their babies.

August 27 | 7:00–8:30 PM ET | Virtual

🎟️ Register through Eventbrite and share this post with someone!

08/12/2026

We couldn't wait to share the news!

Meet Our Speaker: Courtney Skipworth, BSN, RN, IBCLC and owner of Picture Perfect Latch.

Courtney is a Jacksonville-based lactation professional who combines clinical experience, personal breastfeeding experience, and a deeply relatable approach to supporting families. Her passion for maternal-child health began during her time in the U.S. Navy, where she served as a nurse and naval officer on a Maternal Child Unit, supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the early days of feeding.

Today, Courtney provides personalized lactation support to families throughout Jacksonville, St. Johns, St. Augustine, and surrounding areas, with virtual consultations available for select services. Her approach is centered on helping families understand what is actually happening, providing evidence-based guidance, and creating a feeding plan that works for the mother, the baby, and real life.

And because Courtney understands that motherhood is more than feeding, she also specializes in newborn and intimate motherhood photography helping families document the beauty, connection, and sometimes-chaotic reality of the fourth trimester.

For Courtney, supporting breastfeeding families isn't simply her profession! She's living it, too, while breastfeeding her own toddler.

We’re looking forward to learning from her and I'm sure you are too!

08/10/2026

Meet our esteemed host: Robin Clark Cbs!

A Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, mother, and passionate advocate for families, Robin is the owner of Blissfully Latched, where she provides compassionate breastfeeding education and support to help mothers feel informed, empowered, and confident in their feeding journeys.

Robin became a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist in 2023 and is currently pursuing her goal of becoming an IBCLC. She is also the 2025 Marsha D. Rollinson Doula Scholarship and serves as Treasurer of the .

We’re excited to have Robin sharing her knowledge, experience, and heart with our community!

📅 August 27, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM ET
💻 Virtual

🎟️ Register on Eventbrite and save your seat!
Use this 🔗 https://bit.ly/4g4x71H

And don’t keep the village to yourself. SHARE this post and tag a mom, doula, midwife, therapist, or birth worker who needs to be there!

08/08/2026

For this year's Black Breastfeeding Week, join us for a virtual conversation created for Black breastfeeding moms, their families, and the doulas, midwives, therapists, lactation professionals, and birth workers who support them.

We’re bringing EXPERTS to the village to talk breastfeeding, infant feeding, and the support moms and babies really need.

Our speakers? We’re keeping you in suspense… for now.
But trust us you’ll want to be in the room when we reveal them!

📅 August 27, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM ET
💻 Virtual

🎟️ Register on Eventbrite and save your seat! Use this 🔗 https://bit.ly/4g4x71H

And don’t keep the village to yourself. SHARE this post and tag a mom, doula, midwife, therapist, or birth worker who needs to be there!

05/22/2026

We thank you for your support!

05/21/2026

Sometimes the most powerful words we can say are, “I’m not fine.”

Thank you to everyone who joined Liam Lives Foundation, Inc. for Beyond “I’m Fine”: A Conversation About Mental and Emotional Wellness. This heartfelt discussion created space for honest conversations about postpartum depression, anxiety, depression, su***de prevention, and the importance of seeking support.

A special thank you to our incredible panelists for courageously sharing their personal experiences and professional expertise. Your openness, vulnerability, and wisdom reminded us that healing happens when we speak our truth and allow ourselves to be supported.

We are deeply grateful to each attendee who showed up, listened, and engaged in this important conversation. Together, we are helping to break the stigma surrounding mental health—especially in our communities and among mothers who are often expected to carry so much.

If you or someone you love is struggling, help is available:

💚988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline
www.988lifeline.org
Call, text or chat (Call or text 988; to chat visit the website)

💚Postpartum Support International
www.postpartum.net

💚National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
www.nami.org

💚American Foundation for Su***de Prevention
www.afsp.org

Be sure to scan the QR code in the photos to access our Black Maternal Health Resource Guide, which includes culturally responsive resources for mental health, pregnancy, postpartum support, and bereavement.

We also want to highlight two inspiring books by authors who registered for the event:

💚The Fourth Floor by Rhian Tutson
💚Walk It Out: A 5-Phase Devotional Healing Workbook: Healing, Journaling, and Walking in Wholeness by Marie Norman

(Links to the books in our stories or visit Amazon.com)

Remember: You do not have to carry everything alone. It is okay to ask for help, to rest, and to tell the truth about how you are feeling.

05/14/2026

Beyond "I'm Fine" Guest Speaker Spotlight

Meet Erica D. Kilbourne-Broodie!

Erica D. Kilbourne-Broodie is a wife & mother of four, a healthcare professional, student, and serial entrepreneur from Jacksonville, Florida, with roots in Houma, Louisiana. She is the founder and creator of EricaKae’s Creations, formerly known as Kerica’s Jewelry Box, as well as the newly established nonprofit organization, The Mom’s Bible Society of Jacksonville.

Erica’s purpose is to serve her community in meaningful and impactful ways, using the gifts God has placed within her.
EricaKae’s Creations is a revitalized crafting business that began in 2020 during a challenging season in Erica’s life, when she was first diagnosed with depression and anxiety. Through faith and reliance on the Lord, she discovered a healing outlet in jewelry-making. What began as a personal journey of restoration has grown into a platform that encourages others to express their creativity and find purpose through crafting.

In 2026, through prayer and a desire to remain consistent in studying God’s Word, Erica was led to create The Mom’s Bible Society of Jacksonville. This nonprofit serves mothers who are believers in Christ, providing a space for connection, fellowship, and spiritual growth through devotion and study of the Word. Through this calling, Erica recognized yet another opportunity to serve and uplift her community.

You can follow Erica and support her work through social media on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
Facebook: Erica D. Kilbourne-Broodie, EricaKae’s Creations, and Mom’s Bible Society Jacksonville
Instagram & TikTok: , , and

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05/13/2026

Beyond "I'm Fine" Guest Speaker Spotlight

Meet Sha-Londa Gary!

Sha-Londa Gary is a wife, mother, therapist, and mental health educator with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is the founder of Graceful Sanity Mental Health Education & Wellness Services, LLC, which provides accessible mental health education to schools, workplaces, and community organizations. Through workshops and partnerships, she equips youth and adults with practical tools to manage stress, build resilience, and support emotional well-being while helping reduce the stigma surrounding mental health.

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Jacksonville, FL
32221

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http://www.liamlivesfoundationinc.org/

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