Featured in Essence magazine this National Breastfeeding Month, take a moment to delve into Kiddada Green, BMBFA’s Founding Executive Director’s insights as she speaks on the pivotal role of support throughout the breastfeeding journey. Find the article HERE
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Experts stress the necessity for expanded home-visiting support services to tackle the disparities in maternal healthcare across Michigan.
“One of the things I’ve been really troubled with over the years is home visiting support,” Green said. “That is very important. Why would I ask someone who’s just out of the hospital to come back to the hospital for support when we can use programs like (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and …
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Amidst Detroit’s critical maternal health crisis, a recent analysis conducted by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services underscores the pressing nature of the issue. Startlingly, the study exposes that a significant 65 percent of pregnancy-related deaths in Detroit could have been prevented. Discover the complete narrative on how the BMBFA, alongside selected partners, …
Read MoreQ&A: Sen. Erika Geiss and Kiddada Green, Founding Executive Director at Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association, on outlook for Michigan’s newly enacted doula Medicaid policy
Earlier this year, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) officially began covering doulas through Medicaid. State Senator Erika Geiss (D – Taylor) and Kiddada Green, Founding Executive Director at Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association, shared their insights about Michigan’s newly enacted policy. Check out their Q&A with State of Reform here.
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