Bet on Black While Celebrating Black Breastfeeding Week in Detroit

Posted on April 5, 2018April 5, 2018 by Kiddada Green

(Black PR Wire) DETROIT, MI – Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association (BMBFA) presents its’ 6th Annual Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Summit on August 26, 2017. In unison with Black Breastfeeding Week, this year’s theme, Bet on Black recognizes and acknowledges that the inherent wisdom, strength and self-reliance of black families has always helped to overcome challenges and resulted …

“Health of Metropolitan Detroit Community” Grant

Posted on July 27, 2017July 27, 2017 by Kiddada Green

Detroit, MI (PRWEB) July 27, 2017 Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association (BMBFA) is excited about its work towards national accreditation of its community-based doula program. Thanks to a recent grant from The Jewish Fund’s portfolio for the “Health of the Metropolitan Detroit Community”, BMBFA has received a 3-year award in the amount of $270,885. This support …

What will it take to make Detroit a “baby friendly” city?

Posted on May 1, 2017May 1, 2017 by Destiney Mohammed

Despite four major health systems, thousands of doctors, and countless social service programs, Detroit’s infant mortality rate rivals that of a developing nation. “We lose, in any given year in the city of Detroit—not in southeast Michigan, but in Detroit—150 to 200 babies before their first birthday,” says former Michigan surgeon general Dr. Kimberlydawn Wisdom, …

7th National Seminar (Press Release)

Posted on November 16, 2016November 16, 2016 by Kiddada Green

Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association (BMBFA) presents its 7th National Seminar, “Beyond the Mom: Reframing the Approach to Maternal Care” on Friday, October 14, 2016, 8 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. This is a full day conference that takes place at Henry Ford Hospital, Education and Research Auditorium, 2799 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48202. The seminar has …