Michigan’s maternal and infant health outcomes reveal deep inequities that continue to harm families, especially families of color. Voices for Birth was created to change that. In this episode, we talk with leaders from the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health (MCMCH) about their groundbreaking Voices for Birth initiative, the second edition of the 2021 Birth Equity Education Project, designed to lift programs, policies, and lived experiences that can improve birth outcomes and advance equity for Michigan families. Funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Voices for Birth centers the real stories of parents and caregivers across Michigan to show how systemic barriers in maternal and infant health can be addressed through collaboration, compassion, and evidence-based pol ...