{"id":10334,"date":"2026-09-04T16:19:26","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T20:19:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unitedwaysem.org\/?page_id=10334"},"modified":"2026-10-20T14:36:36","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T18:36:36","slug":"pregnancy-support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/unitedwaysem.org\/es\/early-pregnancy-support\/pregnancy-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Pregnancy Support"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"parent":9467,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":""},"class_list":["post-10334","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"page_layout":[{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_hero","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_hero":{"kicker_text":"Find early pregnancy support today","heading":"Pregnancy Support","summary":"","image":10275,"cta":"","bubble":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_wysiwyg":{"content":"<h3>Doulas<\/h3>\r\nA doula is a trained professional who gives emotional, physical and educational support before, during and after pregnancy and childbirth. Studies suggest that doula care can make labor and delivery safer for pregnant people and babies\r\n\r\nDoula support contributes to a 29% lower risk of preterm birth (Role of Doulas in Improving Maternal Health and Health Equity Among Medicaid Enrollees, 2014\u20122023 - PMC).\r\n\r\nWomen supported by doulas reported feeling more at ease, experienced fewer medical interventions and have shorter labor durations. (Doulas ease stress, increase satisfaction with birthing experience, statistics indicate | ScienceDaily )\r\n\r\nWatch this video to learn more.\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/32lxLNDJxMQ?si=hlvx2SMNU5-aFtT6\r\n\r\n&nbsp;","right_rail_type":"stat","stat":{"title":"256+","abstract":"Medicaid enrolled doulas in Michigan (Detroit Health Equity Dashboard, 2024) "},"image":null,"callout":{"text":"","abstract":""},"":null,"settings":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_accordion","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_accordion":{"heading":"Doula organizations","panels":[{"panel_heading":"Black Mothers Breastfeeding Association (BMBFA)","panel_copy":"The Community-based Doula Program is a FREE service that connects expectant mothers of Detroit with peer support throughout their pregnancy, during birth, and the early post-partum period. We focus on this sensitive period in a family\u2019s life, when intervention makes the most difference, creating long-term linkages to support networks. The doulas are of and from Detroit. Therefore, bridging cultural barriers in order to meet health needs. Our community-based doula program improves infant health, strengthens families, and establishes supports to ensure ongoing family success. We proudly use the HealthConnect One Community-based Doula Model.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"tm-button button version-1\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/bmbfa.jotform.com\/login\" target=\"true\"><span class=\"tm-button-inner\"><span class=\"text\">Enroll<\/span><\/span><\/a>"},{"panel_heading":"Motor City Doula Association (MCDA)","panel_copy":"MCDA's network of doulas offer invaluable support for birth professionals by ensuring that no one has to navigate challenging situations alone.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"tm-button button version-1\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mcda313.org\/home\" target=\"true\"><span class=\"tm-button-inner\"><span class=\"text\">Learn more<\/span><\/span><\/a>\r\n\r\nEmail: mcda313@gmail.com\r\nPhone: 313-254-5464"},{"panel_heading":"State of MI Doula registry","panel_copy":"The MDHHS Doula Registry provides information regarding doulas in Michigan who have been verified as having completed one of the MDHHS-approved doula training programs. Visit the website for a registry of Doula providers.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"tm-button button version-1\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mdhhs\/keep-mi-healthy\/maternal-and-infant-health\/mdhhs-doula-initiative\/mdhhs-doula-registry\" target=\"true\"><span class=\"tm-button-inner\"><span class=\"text\">Learn more<\/span><\/span><\/a>"}]}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_accordion","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_accordion":{"heading":"Peer Support and Home Visiting","panels":[{"panel_heading":"BMBFA Breastfeeding Peer Counselors","panel_copy":"Join BMBFA\u2019s Community-Based Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program, a comprehensive and free home-visiting service designed to empower expectant and breastfeeding mothers on their nursing journey.\r\n\r\nOur dedicated counselors offer essential and personalized support, addressing a wide range of needs including latching assistance, weaning guidance, milk storage solutions, and overcoming social barriers and stigmas to seamlessly integrate breastfeeding into your lifestyle.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"tm-button button version-1\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/bmbfa.jotform.com\/253094290676060\" target=\"true\"><span class=\"tm-button-inner\"><span class=\"text\">Request an appointment<\/span><\/span><\/a>"},{"panel_heading":"Home Visiting","panel_copy":"The goal of home visiting is to make sure moms have a healthy pregnancy and parents are supported to help their children grow and develop in a safe and stimulating environment. Home visiting is free and voluntary. Home visitors can give you information on many topics based on what your family needs including pregnancy.\r\n\r\nNearly 90% of mothers who participate I home visiting did not have a pre-term birth.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"tm-button button version-1\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/mihomevisiting.com\/\" target=\"true\"><span class=\"tm-button-inner\"><span class=\"text\">Find a home visiting program near you<\/span><\/span><\/a>"},{"panel_heading":"Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP)","panel_copy":"The State of Michigan\u2019s MIHP provides free support for families, providing home-visiting for pregnant individuals and infants up to 1 year old. The MIHP team that includes both a nurse and a social worker.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"tm-button button version-1\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mihp\" target=\"true\"><span class=\"tm-button-inner\"><span class=\"text\">Learn more<\/span><\/span><\/a>"},{"panel_heading":"Nurse Family Partnership","panel_copy":"NFP is a free, evidence-based community health program that pairs first-time expectant parents with a personal registered nurse for regular home visits starting early in pregnancy and continuing until the child turns two.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"tm-button button version-1\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/changent.org\/what-we-do\/nurse-family-partnership\/\" target=\"true\"><span class=\"tm-button-inner\"><span class=\"text\">Learn more<\/span><\/span><\/a>"},{"panel_heading":"Sister Friends Detroit","panel_copy":"SisterFriends Detroit (SFD) is a volunteer effort to support healthier women and their babies until the baby's first birthday. SisterFriends work to improve birth outcomes and infant mortality rates in Detroit by connecting caring and compassionate volunteer mentors to women who are pregnant or recently had a baby to gain access to services and resources while creating a circle of caring around Detroit Families.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"tm-button button version-1\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/detroitmi.gov\/departments\/detroit-health-department\/programs-and-services\/sisterfriends-detroit\" target=\"true\"><span class=\"tm-button-inner\"><span class=\"text\">Learn more<\/span><\/span><\/a>\r\n\r\nCall 313-961-BABY to enroll and get free resources today."},{"panel_heading":"State of MI Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Resources","panel_copy":"Michigan WIC offers free breastfeeding peer counselors across local health departments and community agencies to provide mother-to-mother support, education and guidance.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"tm-button button version-1\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mdhhs\/assistance-programs\/wic\/wic-staff\/breastfeeding-for-wic-staff\/breastfeeding-peer-counseling\" target=\"true\"><span class=\"tm-button-inner\"><span class=\"text\">Learn more<\/span><\/span><\/a>"},{"panel_heading":"WIC Breastfeeding \u2013 Mommies Caf\u00e9","panel_copy":"A free, drop-in support group where pregnant and nursing mothers can get expert lactation help, share experiences and connect in a relaxed setting.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"tm-button button version-1\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/detroitmi.gov\/departments\/detroit-health-department\/programs-and-services\/wic-women-infants-and-children-program\" target=\"true\"><span class=\"tm-button-inner\"><span class=\"text\">Learn more<\/span><\/span><\/a>"}]}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_accordion","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_accordion":{"heading":"Transportation","panels":[{"panel_heading":"Feonix Mobility Rising","panel_copy":"We serve communities in the United States by removing transportation barriers and promoting equitable mobility.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"tm-button button version-1\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/feonix.org\/\" target=\"true\"><span class=\"tm-button-inner\"><span class=\"text\">Learn more<\/span><\/span><\/a>"}]}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_accordion","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_accordion":{"heading":"Financial Support","panels":[{"panel_heading":"Megan\u2019s Way Foundation ","panel_copy":"Meagan's Way Foundation provides temporary financial assistance to patients who reside in Michigan, have been diagnosed with cancer and are currently receiving treatment.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"tm-button button version-1\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.meagansway.org\/\" target=\"true\"><span class=\"tm-button-inner\"><span class=\"text\">Learn more<\/span><\/span><\/a>"},{"panel_heading":"Rx Kids","panel_copy":"As the nation\u2019s first-ever community-wide prenatal and infant cash prescription program, Rx Kids is providing life-changing financial security that is universal and unconditional. 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