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Speaking Engagements
From keynote addresses to intimate conversations with stakeholders (or something in-between), I love to speak on topics around breastfeeding and its public health impacts as well as how it relates to social determinants of health. I also enjoy speaking to school-aged girls/adolescents as well as other women.
As a fun lover myself, my talks promise to be educational, engaging, empowering and entertaining!
Past Events, Topics and Themes
Dr. Nnamani is able to engage audiences and dive into powerful topics related to motherhood, breastfeeding, early child advocacy and development.
If you're looking for a dynamic, educated speaker, look no further!
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1. Women's Physician Wellness Conference- 'Authentically You: The Power of Living Unapologetically'
Often times as women, we walk a tight rope to make others comfortable at our own expense. In this talk, Dr. Nnamani shares her personal journey to finding her true self and gives strategies to help other women live their most authentic lives.
2. 'Re-imagining the Future: Empowering our Children to Induce a Breastfeeding Culture Change'
Community is a powerful tool in improving breastfeeding rates. However, we often forget the power that we have in our children. In this talk, Dr. Nnamani talks about the need to start them young and educate children on the importance/benefits of breastfeeding as part of the journey to improving breastfeeding rates.
3. 'Re-writing the Rules on Work-Life Transition as a Breastfeeding Parent'
Dr. Nnamani is a mother of 3, two of whom she birthed as a Pediatrics resident! She understands first hand, the struggles of trying to balance full time work and life as a mom. In this talk, she talks about the importance of paid maternity leave and strategies for the working mom as she transitions back to work.
4. 'The Importance of Diversifying the Perinatal Workforce to Improve Breastfeeding Rates'
5. 'Breastfeeding: A Health Equity Issue'
K Lewis, OK WIC
“We were so honored to have Dr. Nnamani as general session speaker at the National Indigenous and Native American WIC Coalition Conference. She is such a wonderful and passionate speaker! Her message was inspirational, and her delivery was full of energy and excitement. She was also incredibly easy to work with and flexible in our speaker request. We are already looking forward to booking Dr. Nnamani for future events!”
Sally Zubairu-Coleman, PA WIC Director
"I invited Dr. Nnamani as a surprise guest speaker to our WIC Directors conference. She stole the show. Her presentation to our public health professionals was a complete gift! The author uses so many different colors, illustrations and ideas that will help anyone to better understand the beauty of mommy's milk! And if you get a chance to join a reading, take the opportunity! We were a room of adults and she captured our attention like I have never seen! I recommend each parent buy at least two books, you're definitely going to be gifting one!
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Dr. Amaka Nnamani Speaker Bio
Dr. Amaka Nnamani is a board-certified general pediatrician, consultant and speaker on a
mission to advance breastfeeding equity and belonging, one person and community at a time.
She is a two-time grant awardee from the PA Department of Health (to improve the breastfeeding rates in marginalized communities). Dr. Nnamani is a Chapter Breastfeeding Coordinator for the PA AAP, sits on the Medical Advisory Board of the Mid Atlantic Mothers’ Milk Bank and is most recently one of the Co-Chairs for the Advocacy Committee of the Pennsylvania AAP.
She is the author of the children’s picture book on breastfeeding titled ‘Ziora’s Quest: Mommy’s
Milk Rocks!.’ The book tells the story of a six-year-old big sister who wished for a little sister but
soon realizes that Sissy just wants to breastfeed all the time. ‘What’s the big deal about
breastfeeding, anyway?, she wonders. She is transported through a portal to the amazing world
of Milky White where she meets with her pediatrician and learns amazing fun facts about breast
Milk!
Her advocacy and work have been featured on NPR, the BBC, ABC, the AAP, SiriusXM’s
Doctor Radio, amongst many other media outlets. She has also testified in front of legislators on
the importance of child nutrition (specifically breastfeeding), and advocates for policy reform
with regards to paid maternal leave and breastfeeding support. She has partnered with different
state WIC (Women, Infant and Children) programs and agencies to use her book as an
educational tool for its participants. She finds a lot of joy in speaking about issues related to
breastfeeding and advocacy, as well as doing read alouds of her book at libraries, book stores and several other outlets with a goal to empower and educate while entertaining children on the
benefits of breastfeeding.
In her spare time, Dr. Nnamani loves to spend time with her husband of thirteen years and her
three beautiful children, all of whom were breastfed. The spa, the library and the beach are her
happy places. A self-proclaimed fashionista, she also enjoys reading books on personal
development, biographies/autobiographies and loves to travel, dance, watch comedies and shop!
Episode 82: Guest, Dr. Amaka Nnamani, is a pediatrician, a mom of 3 and a breastfeeding advocate. She also is the author of a children’s book titled “Ziora’s Quest: Mommy’s Milk Rocks. Visit the podcast website to listen or tune to your favorite listening app!
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Children’s book aims to normalize and educate people about breastfeeding
Pennsylvania American Academy of Pediatrics, Amara Nnamani, co-author of the book and Ola Nnamani, who inspired the creation of the book, joined us on Monday’s Smart Talk to discuss their book and the importance of children’s literacy around breastfeeding.
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Author Spotlight: Amaka Nnamani
Doctor and nursing mother Amaka Nnamani was inspired by her own family to write “Ziora’s Quest: Mommy’s Milk Rocks!” to help older siblings understand the importance of breast feeding. She joins us for an Author Spotlight to share more about her book and the message it sends to families.
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