The Birth Blueprint 2025
Birth Blueprint 2025 is a community-driven initiative dedicated to improving birth outcomes for women of color and their families in Detroit and across Michigan. Through workshops, public service announcements, and trusted partnerships with doulas, nurses, and maternal health experts, Birth Blueprint 2025 provides education, resources, and support for every stage of the journey — from pregnancy and labor to postpartum healing and mental wellness. Our mission is simple: empower families, eliminate preventable deaths, and create healthier beginnings for every baby.
The Birth
Blueprint 2025
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Birth in P.E.A.C.E.
This inspiring 30-second PSA teaches expecting parents how to “Birth in P.E.A.C.E.” — a simple acronym for Plan, Explore, Ask, Change, and Embrace. From creating a birth plan and knowing your pain relief options, to asking for doula support, staying active, and focusing on healing, this message empowers families to approach labor with confidence. Presented by Birth Blueprint 2025 and WVTC Detroit, it’s a reminder that every birth can be peaceful, powerful, and informed.
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H.E.A.L.S. – Nourishing Moms, Nurturing Families
Healing after birth is more than rest — it’s a full-body, full-heart journey. Our H.E.A.L.S. message encourages Detroit moms to create a Healthy kitchen, Eat to repair, Align & activate, Love your mind, and Say yes to help. With support, self-care, and the right habits, The Birth Blueprint 2025 and WVTC Detroit are here to remind every mama: your body knows how to heal, and you don’t have to do it alone.
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M.I.N.D.S. – Maternal Mental Wellness Matters
Motherhood is beautiful, but it’s also a journey that deserves support and understanding. Our M.I.N.D.S. initiative reminds Detroit moms to Make space to feel, Identify support, Nourish your whole self, Dismantle myths, and Seek professional care. From sisterfriends to doulas, therapy to self-care, The Birth Blueprint 2025 and WVTC Detroit are here to make sure every mom knows—healing is possible, and you’re never alone.
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L.A.T.C.H. On to the Best Start
This uplifting 30-second PSA reminds Detroit mothers that breastfeeding is more than just feeding — it’s a bond, a blessing, and a beginning. Using the easy-to-remember acronym L.A.T.C.H., listeners learn key tips: Learn the truth, Ask for help, Trust the process, Create your comfort zone, and Hold on to your goals. This message empowers moms to embrace their breastfeeding journey with confidence and support.
Angelene Love, DONA, SMC & CCI Trained Full-spectrum Doula
Wrapped in Love: Wrappedinlovedoula@gmail.com
WIC: 734-544-6800 (ask for a BF peer)
SEMI (virtual & In person) https://www.semiibclcofcolor.org/
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S.L.E.E.P. – Safe Sleep for Every Baby
Every nap. Every night. Every baby. Our S.L.E.E.P. campaign teaches Detroit families the lifesaving basics: Solo slumber, Lay on the back, Every nap in a crib, Everyone stays on the same page, and Put baby down before you nod off. The Birth Blueprint 2025 and WVTC Detroit are spreading the word — because safe sleep saves lives.