For many mothers in Detroit, the breastfeeding journey does not begin with the support they deserve. Too often, families are left searching for guidance, community, and trusted resources during one of the most important moments of life: nourishing their babies.

Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association (BMBFA) was born at a dining room table, a place symbolically used to feed generations, and it has since grown into a community dedicated to supporting mothers and families. BMBFA is a strong, deeply rooted flower in our community’s garden. Our flagship program, Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Club, was the soil where this work first took root, opening the way for us into the maternal and infant health space. The Breastfeeding Peer Counselor and Doula Trainings and the Birth and Breastfeeding Leadership Institute (BBLI) that we offer to educate community leaders and build sustainability are the seeds planted in that soil. The mothers who attend Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Club, or BLISS, our breastfeeding education series, to learn how to nourish their babies, access resources, and connect with support, or who are paired with a BMBFA-trained doula or peer counselor, are the flowers beginning to bloom. Donations from supporters provide the sunshine and water these seeds need to flourish.

We equip families and community leaders with the knowledge, resources, and support they need. BMBFA envisions a world where breastfeeding is celebrated in Detroit families and neighborhoods, where multi-generational support is the norm, and where every mother and baby has a strong foundation for health.

With your support, we can expand access, strengthen community networks, and empower families for generations to come.

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