Pregnant While Black: Discussion and Panel Presentation 2024 Black Maternal Health Week Event Series Register
Date:
Sunday, April 14, 2024
Time:
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location:

Ann Arbor Regent Hotel & Suites 
Price:

Free
About This Event

Join us for a panel presentation addressing topics such as potential maternal health complications, information on doula, midwifery, and lactation services, and maternal mental health. 

Hosted by the Ann Arbor Chapter of The Links in collaboration with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Community Health Services, and Corner Health Center.

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Presenters
Erika Millender

Childbirth Educator and Doula, Birth Detroit

Melissa Scott, CNM

Midwife, Michigan Medicine

Leah Mitchell Solomon, MD

Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Michigan Medicine

LaKenya Hill, MA

Perinatal Behavioral Health Consultant, UM MC3 Perinatal Patient Care

Dera Williams

Lactation Coach, Washtenaw County WIC

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