Mayor Duggan and Dr. Khaldun announce historic drop in infant mortality rate in City of Detroit – 2019 had the lowest rate in more than 20 years

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Kiddada Green

Mayor Duggan and Dr. Khaldun commend BMBFA for work to reduce infant mortality. Read the full story from the Mayors Office.

The Doula Difference: Local Women Mind Their (Birthing) Business in Detroit

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Kiddada Green

Robena the doula, one of BMBFA’s Community-based doula talks about the care she provides with the Michigan Chronicle. Read the full article at the Michigan Chronicle

How Community-Based Doulas Can Help Address the Black Maternal Mortality Crisis

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Kiddada Green

BMBFA and the Pregnancy Design team are highlighted in this article about how to increase availability, accessibility, and reception to Community-Based Doulas. Read full article at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement

BMBFA Receives Support from the DMC Foundation

Posted on March 26, 2021April 20, 2021 by Kiddada Green

Black Mothers Breastfeeding Association Celebrates World Doula Week by Announcing Program Expansion BMBFA Receives Support from the DMC Foundation Contact Information Avonlea Rickerson AvonleaR@BMBFA.org (313)688-4056 (Black PR Wire) DETROIT, MI, March 25, 2021— The Black Mothers Breastfeeding Association (BMBFA) is proud to announce it has received a $37,000 grant from the DMC Foundation. BMBFA is …