Why are Changes Needed?
The overwhelming majority of mothers want to breastfeed. However, breastfeeding outcomes are undermined by structural barriers. Interactions with mothers during the prenatal, birthing, and postpartum period, both within the medical system and community, should be designed to ensure mothers are able to breastfeed in the ways they desire.
Get to Know the Campaign
MIBFN Maternity Care Policy Positions
- All medical providers should receive and provide evidence-based breastfeeding education.
- WIC referrals should be universal.
- All birthing hospitals in Michigan should implement the evidence based practices that are outlined in mPINC and central to Baby-Friendly designation.
- Organizations should train, recruit, and hire diverse, multidisciplinary care teams that reflect the populations they serve.
To view the full policy position, download the position paper here.
Effective May 7, 2019 we are no longer providing free printing and shipping on campaign-related tools. Please click below to continue downloading and sharing with your networks and families!
- MIBFN Baby-Friendly is Good for Everyone Flyer (English | Spanish | Arabic | Burmese | Japanese)
- MIBFN Why WIC for Breastfeeding Families? Flyer (English | Spanish | Arabic | Burmese | Japanese)
- COVID-19 Letter Addressing Human Milk Substitute (Word | PDF)
MIBFN tips:
1. All of these files can be downloaded and printed using a professional printing service like www.vistaprint.com or www.custommagnetsdirect.com
2. If you’d like to add your organization’s logo, contact hello@mibreastfeeding.org for support
Here is a list of the current Baby-Friendly Facilities in Michigan. Learn more about Baby-Friendly USA here.
- Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital (11800 E. 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48093), (05/15)
- Ascension Providence Hospital, Novi Campus (47601 Grand River Avenue, Novi, MI 48374), (12/15)
- Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield Campus (16001 W. Nine Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075), (12/15)
- Ascension St. John Hospital (22101 Moross Road, Detroit, MI 48236), (07/14) Re-Designated 2019-2024
- Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe (468 Cadieux Road, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230), (03/12) Re-Designated 2017-2022
- Henry Ford Allegiance Health (205 N. East Avenue, Jackson, MI 49201), (07/15) Re-Designated 2020-2025
- Henry Ford Hospital (2799 W Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48202), (03/18)
- Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital (6777 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322), (12/14) Re-Designated 2019-2024
- Mercy Health Saint Mary’s Hospital (200 Jefferson Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503), (04/18)
- Sparrow Hospital (1215 E. Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI 48909), (03/15)
- Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital (100 NE Michigan Street, Grand Rapids, MI 49503), (10/14) Re-Designated 2019-2024
- Spectrum Health United Hospital (615 South Bower Street, Greenville, MI 48838), (07/14) Re-Designated 2019-2024
- Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital (8333 Felch Street, Zeeland, MI 49464), (11/18)
- St. Joseph Mercy Hospital (5301 East Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48106), (11/18)
- St. Joseph Mercy Oakland (44405 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48341), (03/15)
Does your outpatient provider support breastfeeding and center families?
MIBFN’s goal with the Outpatient Awards Program is to shift organizational policy and culture to center breastfeeding families, specifically Black and/or Indigenous families of color.
- There are three award levels (Bronze: 5-15 points, Silver: 16-30 points, Gold 31+ points)
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis
- Awards are good for 1 calendar year
Application:
- Submit your application here
Tools:
- Download a PDF worksheet with all the application questions here
View and congratulate Outpatient Award recipients (coming soon)!