At the heart of Detroit’s culture you will find a legacy of activism and a spirit of community care.
Join us as we contribute to this rich history by creating Michigan’s first direct-entry midwifery school.
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Community Midwives are an Integral Part of Social Justice.
Studies have shown that midwifery care can significantly reduce maternal mortality, particularly among Black and Indigenous birthgivers, who experience the highest rates of maternal mortality and morbidity as well as “the biggest gap between demand and access” to midwifery-led care.
Many recent publications have shared data that shows “midwives, integrated fully into U.S. maternity care, could help reduce perinatal health disparities and address provider workforce shortages”
Source: (Expanding Role of Midwives to Address the Maternal Health Crisis | Commonwealth Fund).
The Certified Professional Midwife’s scope of practice ncludes holistic and family centered care during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, as well as individualized evidence-based care from puberty to menopause.
Midwives are highly trained professionals who affirm intuitive and instinctive birthing and serve their community with compassionate and skilled care, keeping safety, choice and autonomy as their pillars.
"I cannot be free while any woman is unfree, even if her shackles are different from my own." -Audre Lorde
This quote speaks to the the importance of recognizing and fighting for reproductive justice. It highlights the fact that true freedom cannot exist while birthing people are denied their rights to make informed choices about their bodies and reproductive health.
Reproductive justice goes beyond reproductive rights and encompasses issues surrounding access to health care, education, and resources necessary to make informed decisions about reproductive health. It recognizes the intersectionality of these issues and the ways in which they disproportionately impact marginalized communities. By working towards reproductive justice, we can create a society where everyone has the autonomy and resources to make decisions that are best for themselves and their families.