Lakiyah Green, an expecting mother, holds her stomach outside the Bolivar County Library in Cleveland, Miss., on Friday, Dec. 7, 2024, after attending a workshop for expecting parents. She is six months pregnant and preparing for the birth of her first child in March. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
At the Bolivar County Library in Cleveland, expecting parents gathered in early December for a hands-on workshop to prepare for labor and delivery.
The event, led by certified doula Brittany Isler, aimed to equip families with tools and confidence for a safe birth experience.
