Keep Parents and Newborns Together in Critical Hours after Birth

Posted on May 21, 2020May 21, 2020 by Gatini Tinsley

Birth Detroit and Black Mothers Breastfeeding Association (BMBFA) believe that parents and newborns should not be separated and the risk of COVID-19 infection should be minimized in ways that support bonding and attachment. Despite recent guidance from national and international public health organizations, some Metro Detroit hospitals are separating people who test positive for …

BREASTFEEDING & PREGNANCY IN THE TIME OF THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC*

Posted on March 20, 2020March 20, 2020 by Kiddada Green

March 20, 2020 To date, the coronavirus has not been detected in breast milk. However, we do not know whether mothers with COVID-19 can transmit the virus via breast milk. BREASTFEEDING WITH NO KNOWN EXPOSURE TO CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) Continue breastfeeding as usual BREASTFEEDING WITH KNOWN EXPOSURE TO CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) Breastfeed as usual and contact …

Job Post – Program Associate

Posted on October 24, 2019March 20, 2020 by Kiddada Green

Job Title: Program Associate (part-time) Company: Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association (BMBFA) Website: www.BMBFA.org Email resume to: Kiddada Green, KiddadaG@BMBFA.org Use subject line: Program Associate Closing Date (updated): CLOSED Work Location: 19750 Burt Rd., Detroit, MI 48219 General Purpose Under the direction of the executive director, the program associate is responsible for furthering the day-to-day tasks …

Breastfeeding-Friendly Community Spaces Throughout Detroit

Posted on September 30, 2019September 30, 2019 by Kiddada Green

written by Malikah Gardner and Victoria Washington, BMBFA Mommy Ambassadors Over the years, research has shown that individuals with strong social support systems that include community are more likely to have greater satisfaction with their personal health, increased self-esteem and improved coping skills related to stress management. Creating a strong breastfeeding community can give …