“Breastfeeding needs to be par for the course when we’re talking about maternal child health, when we’re talking about building vibrant, thriving communities for families.” Kiddada Green, BMBFA’s Founding Executive Director shared her thoughts on the importance of including breastfeeding in healthcare conversations as part of Second Wave Michigan’s State of Health series. Check it …
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The Doula Difference: Local Women Mind Their (Birthing) Business in Detroit
“They practically wear capes. That’s because doulas are one of many superheroes in the birthing world — rolling up their sleeves and getting to work every time an expectant mother calls on them for support and more.” Read this spotlight on local Detroit birth workers including BMBFA’s Lead Home Visitor Robena Hill on Michigan Chronicle here: https://michiganchronicle.com/2021/04/16/the-doula-difference-local-women-mind-their-birthing-business-in-detroit/
Read MoreMichigan Medicaid to reimburse for doula services starting in 2023
This year, Michigan Medicaid will begin reimbursing for doula services and create a division to support doula workers, which leaders hope will positively affect social determinants of health, and decrease health and racial disparities in the state. BMBFA worked tirelessly to add community voice to this policy, including our submission of comments to the proposed policy …
Read MoreBlack Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association to Host Virtual Conference
Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association to Host Virtual Conference Contact Information Kiddada Green kiddadag@bmbfa.org 800-313-6141 DETROIT, MI, September 21, 2022—Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association will host its annual conference, dubbed the Virtual Road Trip: Birth & Breastfeeding Conference, from October 3-5. The conference will convene various stakeholders in maternal-child-health to optimize the birth and breastfeeding experiences of …
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