August 25 through August 31, 2024 marks Black Breastfeeding Week, an annual awareness week that addresses the disparities among Black women and the stigma associated with breastfeeding. Created in 2012 by …
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Henry Ford Health, Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association awarded $4.8M grant
DETROIT (FOX 2) – A grant worth nearly $5 million was awarded to a partnership between Henry Ford Health and the Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association to improve health outcomes for minority groups. The Triple …
Read MoreMoms and Babies in Michigan Receive the Gold-Standard of Care Through Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association’s Community-Based Doula Program
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 …
Read MoreCelebrating 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 …
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