The Obsidian Milk Collective

Advancing equitable lactation care. Strengthening the workforce. Transforming maternal health.

The Obsidian Milk Collective works at the intersection of lactation, maternal health, and professional development to strengthen systems of care and expand access to culturally responsive lactation support.

We center Black and Brown families and Black and Brown lactation professionals while remaining inclusive of all, building sustainable pathways for education, leadership, and impact.

  • Lactation Education & Support

    We provide evidence-based, culturally responsive lactation education and consultation that supports informed, autonomous infant feeding decisions—prenatal, postpartum, and beyond.

  • We support and strengthen the lactation workforce through mentorship, education, and leadership development—centering sustainability, representation, and ethical practice.

  • We partner with clinics, organizations, and community groups to integrate lactation care into maternal and infant health services through training, consultation, and program development.

  • We recognize and respect that people use different language to describe their bodies, feeding experiences, and milk. Throughout our work, we may use terms such as lactation, chestfeeding, and human milk as inclusive language that reflects the diversity of bodies and identities we serve.

    We equally honor and affirm individuals who use terms such as breastfeeding and breast milk. There is no single “correct” language—only language that feels right for you.

    We are committed to following each client’s lead and using the words that best reflect their identity, comfort, and lived experience.

Our Commitment

Equity is embedded in how we serve, teach, partner, and lead. We are committed to culturally responsive, trauma-informed approaches that honor lived experience alongside clinical knowledge.

Who We Serve

  • Families seeking affirming, informed lactation education and support

  • Lactation professionals seeking mentorship, education, and sustainable pathways

  • Organizations committed to integrating equitable lactation care into their services

Join Us

Whether you are a family, professional, or organization, we invite you to be part of building a more just and inclusive maternal health landscape.