Nova Williams-Laster (left) holds her son, Ahmir, during her first check up since he was born. Her husband, Deontre Williams-Laster holds their daughter, Aria. Black birth workers in Michigan are on ...

LANSING, Mich. (WSAW) - The midwife who gave up her license in Wisconsin last year following two complaints learned Tuesday that she will be keeping her midwifery license in Michigan. Two complaints ...

Ascension Providence Hospital’s Alternative Birthing Center will no longer be staffed by midwives, hospital leadership said in a letter last week. Effective March 1, all deliveries at the center will ...

HOLLAND, MI — When author Janet Sjaarda Sheeres discovered a group of midwives who were rendered invisible by their times, she wanted to tell their story. As a freelance researcher whose work focuses ...

Across the country, data shows Black infants die far more frequently than white babies. In Michigan, Black midwives and doulas are on the front lines, working to save those lives. And as Michelle ...