CHICAGO, IL – Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association (BMBFA) in Detroit, MI has successfully received national re-accreditation for a second time through HealthConnect One’s (HC One) Community-Based Doula Accreditation Program. BMBFA initially received accreditation in 2018 and has maintained this status for over four years. Undergoing a rigorous evaluation, the HealthConnect One Accreditation Team meticulously reviewed …
Read MoreAuthor: Ashanti Carpio
Celebrating the Significance and Impact of Black Breastfeeding Week
In a country that often asks “Why does everything always have to be about race?”, it’s imperative to recognize and celebrate initiatives that shed light on the unique experiences of underrepresented and underserved communities, namely African-American people. One such initiative is Black Breastfeeding Week, a revolutionary movement aimed at raising awareness about the significance of …
Read MoreSupporting a Life: “Double edged sword”
Written by: Arianna Davis 2023 BMBFA Mommy Ambassador Imagine being a person’s lifeline. Where your body literally feeds another. That’s what breastfeeding is like for me. It is empowering for me to know I am my son’s food supply. My journey of breastfeeding began before my son was born. I wanted to be as informed …
Read MoreMomma Knows Best
Written by: Asya Ziyad 2023 BMBFA Mommy Ambassador In the summer of 2021, I gave birth to a perfectly healthy baby with literally no complications. At our second pediatric appointment, a doctor other than our own suggested that we use formula, made a note on our record about it and we never actually saw this …
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