Maternal Health & Wellness Expo

A women’s health educational event celebrating every stage of motherhood — from conception and pregnancy to postpartum, parenting, and grandparenthood

Help me Grow

Our mission is that all children of WNY have positive experiences during their critical first five years of life that enable them to be healthy, resilient, and prepared to achieve their potential. We offer caregivers access to FREE developmental screenings, age-appropriate activities they can do at home with their child, and connection to valuable resources and supports. Call or text 716-760-GROW!

The Center for Elder Law & Justice

The Center for Elder Law & Justice is a nonprofit law firm dedicated to serving older adults and vulnerable populations across Western New York. We provide free civil legal services to help individuals maintain safety, stability, and independence. In addition to legal representation, we offer supportive services such as benefit navigation and financial management assistance to address the full scope of our clients’ needs. Through our policy advocacy efforts, we work alongside older adults and community partners to advance equitable policies that promote justice and ensure all individuals can age safely in the community of their choice.

2:00 Welcome & Registration

3:00 Break Out Session

• Chair Yoga – Gallery Conference Room (2nd Floor)
• Healthy Plate Metabolic Health – Ring of Knowledge (1st Floor)
• Understanding MyChart – Ring of Knowledge (1st Floor)

4:00 Break Out Session

• Pelvic Health – Gallery Conference Room (2nd Floor)
• Maternal Health Advocacy – Ring of Knowledge (1st Floor)
• Importance of Doula Care – Ring of Knowledge (1st Floor)

5:00 Break Out Session

• Kids Yoga – Gallery Conference Room (2nd Floor)
• Fatherhood – Ring of Knowledge (1st Floor)
• Newborn Care – Gallery Conference Room (2nd Floor)

6:00 Closing Q&A

• Ring of Knowledge (1st Floor)
• Center for Justice

6:30 Raffles and Door Prizes

• Ring of Knowledge (1st Floor)

Location: Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo
Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Time: 2 – 7 PM

Join us to celebrate motherhood and family wellness! Don’t miss the Maternal Health & Wellness Expo, where you’ll gain valuable knowledge on women’s and children’s health, partner and dad support, and helpful community programs. All are welcome!

The event will include breakout sessions covering:

• Childbirth & pregnancy topics
• Family & caregiver support
• Health across your lifespan
• And more

Community partners will be on-site to share information about important services and resources available to families.
Goodie bags will be provided to the first 100 families in attendance!

Complete the pre-registration form for our Maternal Health & Wellness Expo to qualify for additional opportunities to win free prizes!

Qualify for additional opportunities to win prizes when you pick up your preregistration ticket before May 9th at:
Maternal Health Equity Center
Sisters of Charity Hospital
2121 Main St., Suite 220, Buffalo
Monday – Friday | 9 AM – 4 PM

This event was made possible with funds received from the City of Buffalo, American Rescue Plan Act (ARP).