OUr COMMITMENT
We work to reduce maternal and infant health disparities in Michigan through evidence-based initiatives. By collaborating with trusted community partners, we provide access to education, midwifery-led maternity care, doula training, and midwifery education.
Our Values
Compassion
Autonomy
Justice
Evidence Based Care
Nurtured Connections
Our approach values human dignity, an individual’s autonomy to make decisions about their body and the need for nurtured connections throughout the childbearing journey.
Midwifery practice relies on the most current research and clinical expertise to best serve every person in our care. Midwifery care supports families through the process by providing resources, data, and experiential knowledge.
We recognize the vast healthcare disparities that exist and strive towards justice and equity in our community.
"Having access to midwifery care was the only way I could imagine growing our family after a traumatic birth. Had this option not been available, I’m not sure we would have had another baby. Not only do we have a complete family now, but we are well and thriving. I believe this is largely due to receiving holistic care and a model that empowers the mother so that the risk of re-traumatization is significantly lowered."- Jeanna
The Impact of Midwifery CaRE
Expanding access to midwifery services can help reduce Michigan’s rising maternal and infant mortality rates. By training more midwives, we ensure families receive safe, supportive, and community-based maternity care.
Midwifery-led birth centers significantly improve birth outcomes compared to traditional Medicaid care:
26% lower risk of preterm birth
20% lower risk of low birth weight
40% lower cesarean rate
94% higher vaginal birth after cesarean success
21% lower childbirth costs
Midwifery care leads to healthier births, stronger families, and more affordable maternity care.