About this episode

This episode discusses the Voices for Birth initiative aimed at improving maternal and infant health outcomes in Michigan.

Michigan’s maternal and infant health outcomes reveal deep inequities that continue to harm families, especially families of color. Voices for Birth was created to change that. In this episode, we talk with leaders from the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health (MCMCH) about their groundbreaking Voices for Birth initiative, the second edition of the 2021 Birth Equity Education Project , designed to lift programs, policies, and lived experiences that can improve birth outcomes and advance equity for Michigan families. Funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation , Voices for Birth centers the real stories of parents and caregivers across Michigan to show how systemic barriers in maternal and infant health can be addressed through collaboration, compassion, and evidence-based policy change. You’ll hear how these family stories are shaping advocacy priorities, influencing state-level decision-making, and inspiring nonprofit leaders to take action in their own communities.

People in this episode

Guest: leaders

Topics covered

• maternal health
• infant health
• birth equity
• systemic barriers
• advocacy
• policy change

Keywords

• maternal health
• infant health
• birth equity
• Michigan
• Voices for Birth
• systemic barriers
• advocacy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health, W.K. Kellogg Foundation

Places: Michigan

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