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 …
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Q&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 …
Read MoreMichigan’s breastfeeding networks educate parents, address disparities, advocate for parent rights
“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 …
Read MoreThe 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 …
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