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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
October 7, 2021
Birth Detroit celebrates one year of midwifery-led prenatal and postpartum care to Detroit families
November 25, 2020
Birth Detroit Slated to Open City's First Freestanding Community Birth Center in 2021
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
WDIV Channel 4 Detroit, July 14, 2023
the examined family, March 30, 2023
'Freedom dreaming is in our blood' 5 questions for public health visionary Leseliey Welch
MLIVE, Politics & Elections, March 17, 2023
Changes to maternal health policy in Michigan could save lives of Black women
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
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
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
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
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
CISION PR Newswire, Nov 25, 2020
Birth Detroit Slated to Open City's First Freestanding Community Birth Center in 2021,
Obstetrics Initiative, April 16, 2020
Improving Black Maternal Health in Michigan: Birth Detroit
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
America Dissected w/ Abdul El-Sayed
Episode 8, Cradle and All, Podcast Interview
ABSTRACTS/ ARTICLES
CRAIN'S DETROIT BUSINESS, February 28, 2023
OpEd: Midwifery care improves health outcomes – and is cost-effective
Author: Leseliey Welch
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
Rewire News, April 15, 2020
Birth Centers are Crucial for Communities of Color, Especially in the Pandemic
Authors: Leseliey Welch and Nashira Baril