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PRESS RELEASES
December 19, 2023
September 13, 2023
Birth Detroit's $4M Campaign Nearing Goal to Open Michigan's First Black-led Birth Center in 2024
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October 7, 2021
Birth Detroit celebrates one year of midwifery-led prenatal and postpartum care to Detroit families
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November 25, 2020
Birth Detroit Slated to Open City's First Freestanding Community Birth Center in 2021
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In the news
Michigan Chronicle, October 30, 2023
Women Steer a Bold Midwifery Movement in Detroit
Outlier Media, September 5, 2023
Birth Detroit addresses Black infant mortality rate
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WDIV Channel 4 Detroit, July 14, 2023
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the examined family, March 30, 2023
'Freedom dreaming is in our blood' 5 questions for public health visionary Leseliey Welch
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MLIVE, Politics & Elections, March 17, 2023
Changes to maternal health policy in Michigan could save lives of Black women
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Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, March 16, 2023
WXYZ Channel 7 Detroit, March 15, 2023
Detroit midwife clinic works to cut pregnancy-related deaths for Black women
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Ebony Magazine, November 25, 2022
Because of Them We Can, October 25, 2022
Black Enterprise, October 22, 2022
Birth Detroit, a Premiere Black-Owned Birthing Center, Finds Home
Forbes Online, Oct 19, 2022
Meet The Black Entrepreneur Working To Save The Lives Of Birthing Mothers And Their Babies
BLAC Detroit Magazine online: October 7, 2022
Birth Detroit, a Premiere Black-Owned Birthing Center, Finds Home
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Michigan Chronicle, Daily Digital, October 3, 2022
New Birthing Center Aims to Help Black Mothers in Detroit
WXYZ Channel 7 Detroit, Sep 12, 2022
Detroit's first stand-alone birth center bringing more options to expecting mothers
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United Way for Southeastern Michigan, July 18, 2022
BIRTH DETROIT IS ON A MISSION TO PROVIDE A BETTER BIRTH EXPERIENCE
University of Michigan, Detroit Online, APRIL 25, 2022
Birth Detroit co-founder says opening during pandemic accelerated her “heart’s work”
Chronicle of Philanthropy, April 2, 2022
Inside 2 Capital Campaigns Upending Big-Donation Traditions
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Bridge Detroit, March 17, 2022
Birth Detroit helps Black moms take control of their birthing experience
Every Child Thrives, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, December 13, 2021
With women: Supporting community-based midwives
IFF, November 16, 2021
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CISION PR Newswire, Nov 25, 2020
Birth Detroit Slated to Open City's First Freestanding Community Birth Center in 2021,
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Obstetrics Initiative, April 16, 2020
Improving Black Maternal Health in Michigan: Birth Detroit
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FOX 2 Detroit, August 30, 2019
4 Detroit women-owned businesses awarded grants
Model D, March 19, 2019
Detroit Pop-up Midwifery Clinic wants to get neighbors talking about birthing options
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America Dissected w/ Abdul El-Sayed
Episode 8, Cradle and All, Podcast Interview
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ABSTRACTS/ ARTICLES
CRAIN'S DETROIT BUSINESS, February 28, 2023
OpEd: Midwifery care improves health outcomes – and is cost-effective
Author: Leseliey Welch
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The Journal of Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing ; April/June 2022 - Volume 36 - Issue 2
Authors: Welch, Leseliey MPH, MBA; Branch Canady, Renee PhD, MPA; Harmell, Chelsea MPH; White, Nicole BS, CPM; Snow, Char'ly MSN, CNM; Kane Low, Lisa PhD, CNM, FACNM, FAAN
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Rewire News, April 15, 2020
Birth Centers are Crucial for Communities of Color, Especially in the Pandemic
Authors: Leseliey Welch and Nashira Baril
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