Drop Spots: Where Community & Lactation Meet
Bringing lactation education, support, and connection directly into the spaces where our communities gather.
The Obsidian Milk Collective believes some of the most meaningful conversations happen outside of a clinic. Throughout the year, we participate in community events, educational programs, conferences, and outreach opportunities that bring families, providers, and organizations together.
Your Community. Our Next Drop Spot?
Hosting a baby shower, health fair, conference, or community gathering? We'd love to drop in!
From interactive lactation education and meaningful conversations to community outreach and advocacy, OMC brings support and connection directly to the spaces where families gather.
Let's make your community our next Drop Spot!
Boos & Boobs
Lactation education doesn’t have to be scary
but some of the advice floating around out there definitely is😭
Join The Obsidian Milk Collective for Boos & Boobs, a fun, judgment-free evening of lactation education, community, treats, and real conversation.
We’ll talk about the things that actually haunt families when it comes to feeding babies:
👻 Myths That Haunt Us
🧛🏾♀️ Supply Suckers
🕸️ Don’t Get Trapped in Bad Advice
🍬 Trick or Treat: Lactation Edition
😱 Lactation Scares & Horror Stories
Whether you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, pumping, combo feeding, or simply trying to prepare yourself with better information. Come ready to learn, ask questions, and maybe tell us about the wildest lactation advice you’ve ever heard 😂
Because good information is a treat 🍬
📅 Tuesday, October 20
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 Grow Our Village
190 Lime Quarry Rd., Ste. 113
Madison, AL 35758
This event is FREE! But please don’t forget to RSVP 💜
Community Baby Shower
OMC will be at Madison Mission’s Community Baby Shower informing and discussing with all things lactation!
RSVP by
email: masaoffice@icloud.com
phone: 256-631-0006
We hope to see you there!
Miss Pretty Pum
Miss Pretty Pum is rooted in community, collaboration, wellness, and access—and we’re proud to partner with organizations doing meaningful work throughout Alabama. ✨
🖤 The Obsidian Milk Collective — advancing Lactation Justice and culturally responsive lactation care and support for families.
This partnership represent exactly what MPP is about: bringing organizations, resources, education, and community together in one intentional space. 🦋
📅 September 19 | 11AM–4PM
📍 Huntsville Drumline | 1800 Jordan Lane NW
🎟️ FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
Come meet the organizations helping our communities heal, thrive, and grow. 🌸
Golden Hour
In celebration of Black Breastfeeding Week, August 25-31, The Obsidian Milk Collective is creating a virtual space for us to simply come together.
No presentation.
No pressure.
No need to have all the answers.
Just Black families connecting, sharing, & talking about our infant-feeding journeys.
And maybe… this becomes something more. 👀
Golden Hour is also our opportunity to hear from YOU about what kind of ongoing community and support you’d actually want OMC to create.
🖤 Come as you are.
🖤 Bring your baby.
🖤 Bring your questions.
🖤 Bring your story, or just come listen.
Golden Hour: A Black Breastfeeding Week Virtual Gathering
📅 Sunday, August 30
⏰ 6:00 PM CT
💻 Virtual via Zoom
🎟️ FREE | Registration required
Scan the QR code to register.
Community. Connection. Support.
✨ That’s our Golden Hour.
Cultural Celebration of Breastfeeding and Global Communities of Care for Perinatal Support
Join us for WAWC Healthcare’s Cultural Celebration of Breastfeeding and Global Communities of Care for Perinatal Support!
We’re bringing our community together to celebrate culture, honor traditions, support breastfeeding, and uplift the many ways families are cared for during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Come connect with community organizations, advocates, and resources while celebrating the beautiful diversity of our families. 🌎✨
📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026
⏰ 12:00–3:00 PM
📍 New Heights Community Center
3834 21st St., Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
💜 Honoring Culture. Community. Care.
Come celebrate with us tomorrow—we’d love to see you there!
NEWBORN ESSENTIALS: Infant CPR, Baby Care & Breastfeeding Support
Those first days and weeks with a newborn can be beautiful, overwhelming, exhausting, and full of questions. Come learn practical, hands-on skills to help you feel more prepared and confident caring for your little one.
👶 Learn from experienced NICU Nurse & Labor and Delivery Nurse:
• How to effectively administer infant CPR
• Newborn care basics for those precious (and challenging!) early days
• Hands-on swaddling practice
• Diapering tips and tricks
• Practical guidance for safely and confidently caring for your newborn
🤱 Plus, breastfeeding support from a Certified Lactation Consultant! @theobsidianmilk
Learn how to prepare for your breastfeeding journey, what to expect in the early days, how to navigate common challenges, and when and where to reach out for additional support—all with the goal of helping you and your baby get off to the best possible start.
🎁 AND A LITTLE SOMETHING TO HELP YOU PREPARE!
Every new or expectant parent who attends will receive their choice of:
✨ 30 newborn or size 1 diapers
OR
✨ A pack of baby wipes
Whether you’re expecting your first baby, preparing for another little one, or already navigating the newborn stage, this workshop is designed to give you practical skills, trusted information, and a little more confidence as you grow into this next chapter.
🌱 Because no one should have to figure out those early days alone. Come learn, practice, ask questions, and Grow Your Village with us.
Space is limited—reserve your spot at growourvillage.com/events!
Parents Day
Join Grow Our Village in partnership with Dad to Dudla on Saturday, July 26 at 3:00 PM at Independent Cinema inside Lowe Mill for a meaningful afternoon dedicated to supporting families.
Experience a special screening of the documentary Holding Mother, a powerful film that highlights postpartum support, perinatal mental health, and the importance of caring for the entire family during the transition into parenthood.
Plus, enjoy:
Complimentary refreshments
Special treats for parents
Giveaways throughout the event, including gift cards, local experiences, massage gift certificates, and more!
This is a donation-based event, making it accessible for everyone who wants to learn, connect, and celebrate the parents in our community.
Because when we support parents, we strengthen families—and when families thrive, our community thrives.
Sunday, July 26
3:00 PM
Independent Cinema at Lowe Mill
Tag a parent, invite a friend, and help us celebrate the people raising the next generation.
7 & 7 Community Baby Shower
CNI Solutions will host its 3rd Annual 7&7 Community Baby Shower THIS SUNDAY, May 31, 2026, bringing together community partners, donors, and volunteers to support expecting and new mothers with essential baby supplies and resources.
The annual event is designed to provide critical items for mothers who may need additional support during pregnancy and early motherhood.
Through community donations and partnerships, CNI Solutions distributes essential baby care products to help families prepare for the arrival of their newborns.
Organizers are currently seeking donations of baby essentials including Pampers (sizes 1, 2, and 3), wipes, bottles, bibs, lotions, ointments, towels, baby clothes, pacifiers, shampoo, soap, and other infant care items.
Community members and organizations are encouraged to contribute supplies or make monetary donations to help ensure the success of the event.
Donation Drop-Off Location:
CNI Solutions
1035 Putman Drive, Suite F
Huntsville, AL 35816
Drop-Off Hours:
Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Weekend drop-off times may be arranged by calling 256-459-6020.
For those who prefer to donate financially, contributions can be made via:
Cash App: $cnisolutions
PayPal: info@cni-solutions
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, all donations are tax-deductible.
The 7&7 Community Baby Shower continues to grow each year thanks to the generosity of the community and its commitment to supporting mothers and children. Organizers hope this year’s event will reach even more families in need.
For additional information, to donate, or to partner with the event, please contact CNI Solutions.
Media Contact:
Charles Frye, Co-Founder
CNI Solutions
Email: Charles.Frye@cni-solutions.org