Central Florida Birth Network

08/23/2026

Your story can help someone feel less alone. 💜

This month, we're collecting stories about breastfeeding and infant feeding, the beautiful moments, the hard ones, the unexpected ones, and everything in between. Because when we only talk about the picture perfect version, we miss the experiences that can help another parent feel seen, understood, and supported.

Your story can help us better understand what families are experiencing and why stronger, more accessible support matters.

Share Your Story with CFBN this National Breastfeeding Month.

Your experience matters. And someone may need to hear it. 💜 Click the link in bio or comment for details.

08/22/2026

Families have more ways than ever to get information about feeding their babies — AI, free apps, social media, online resources.

But information isn't the same as support.

One question we're bringing to our Infant Feeding Support Roundtable: How can we, as a community, support each other and new families through this changing landscape?

Join us for the virtual discussion next weekend to discover methods that you can implement now. 💜

📅 August 30 | 6–7:30 PM | Virtual

08/19/2026

Cherise needs us to keep the pressure on!
In March, CFBN spoke out about Cherise Doyley’s forced surgical birth at UF Health Jacksonville. Now, as she moves forward with legal action, she’s asking our community to help keep attention on this case and press for accountability.

There are simple ways you can show up: share, speak up, leave an honest review, engage with UF Health Jacksonville’s social media, and help keep this conversation visible.

We’re sharing Cherise’s action guide below so you can see exactly how to help.

Our voices matter. Our collective action matters. 💜

Doula|Birth Justice Activist|Speaker|Court Ordered C-Section Survivor: Fighting for My vagina...and yours!

08/19/2026

CFBN Member Spotlight: Tree of Life Birth & Gynecology

Tree of Life Birth & Gynecology is a midwife led birth center in Altamonte Springs supporting families throughout their reproductive years.

🌿 Prenatal & postpartum care
🌿 Birth center, waterbirth & home birth
🌿 Holistic gynecology
🌿 Family planning & hormone support
🌿 Childbirth & newborn education

Their nationally accredited birth center offers private, homey birth suites and waterbirth options, with Medicaid and sliding scale fees helping make midwife led care more accessible.

We’re proud to have Tree of Life as part of the CFBN community. 💜

📍 Altamonte Springs, FL
🔗 Find their full profile in the CFBN Directory.

08/17/2026

It takes a village. And we need ours. 💜

CFBN is recruiting volunteers for the Empowered Community Baby Shower on October 3rd! This community event brings families together with local organizations, providers, and resources designed to support them during pregnancy, birth, and beyond. We need helping hands to make it happen, from morning setup to event-day support.

Whether you're a birth worker, healthcare professional, student, community member, or just someone who wants to show up for local families, there's a place for you.

Come be part of the village.

📅 October 3
🙋🏽‍♀️ Volunteers needed for setup + event support

Sign up through the link in our bio.

08/17/2026

What happens when support exists, but families still can't access it? 🧐

That's the conversation we're bringing to the table at our Central Florida Infant Feeding Support Roundtable.

We're bringing together lactation professionals, doulas, midwives, healthcare providers, therapists, public health professionals, and other community care providers to look beyond the usual answers and get specific about where families are getting stuck.

If you work with families, this conversation is for you. We're not just talking about barriers. We're asking what we can do differently, what connections are missing, and how we can fill those gaps with the resources and relationships already in our community.

August 30th | 6 PM | Virtual

Come ready to share what you're seeing, what you're learning, and what you think we can do better. 💜 Comment for details or visit the link in bio

08/15/2026

August is here, and there’s plenty happening around Central Florida!

From CFBN gatherings to community events, workshops, and opportunities to connect, learn, and support local organizations, we’ve rounded up what’s happening this month.

📅 Swipe through to see what’s coming up and save the dates that speak to you!

And in honor of National Breastfeeding Month, we’re still inviting families to Share Your Story. Tell us about your infant feeding experience, the support you received, and where you wish you’d had more. 💜

🔗 Event details + Share Your Story at the link in our bio.

08/15/2026

Whether you're a healthcare or birth professional, educator, student, community organization, or someone who supports families in another capacity, we want you in the conversation.

📅 Sunday, August 30th
🕕 6:00–7:30 PM
💻 Virtual

Come learn, connect, and leave with ideas you can use in your own work. 💜

Registration at link in bio!

08/13/2026

Please help us welcome Alyssa Gama-Morales to the Central Florida Birth Network Leadership Circle! 💜

Alyssa is joining our Core Team as Member Coordinator, where she'll be helping welcome new members, strengthen connections across our network, and make sure our community feels just that... like a community!

As our membership continues to grow, so does the importance of building meaningful relationships. Whether she's checking in, helping you get connected, or introducing you to another member, Alyssa's role is all about making it easier for our community to learn from one another and collaborate.

Alyssa is a future doula and nurse midwife, and we're excited to have her growing alongside CFBN as she begins this next chapter.

If you hear from Alyssa or see her at an upcoming event, be sure to introduce yourself and give her a warm welcome! 🎉

08/12/2026

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Vita Ultrasound

Meet Vita Ultrasound, a Port Orange-based provider offering OB/GYN and diagnostic ultrasound services with affordable self-pay pricing.

Their exams are performed by a registered sonographer and interpreted by a board-certified radiologist, giving families access to diagnostic imaging in a comfortable setting.

If you’re looking for ultrasound services in the Volusia County area, connect with Vita Ultrasound to learn more about their services and pricing.

📍 Port Orange, FL
🔗 Find Vita Ultrasound in the CFBN Provider Directory. Link in bio.