Perinatal mental health refers to mental health during pregnancy and the postpartum period. At Breastfeed Durham, we believe that all birthing people experiencing perinatal mental health struggles should have access to proper screening, diagnosis, and treatment. To that degree, we want to share with our community: Anchor Perinatal Wellness. Based in Raleigh, Anchor Perinatal Wellness […]
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SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective was formed in 1997 by 16 organizations of women of color from four mini-communities (Native American, African American, Latina, and Asian American) who recognized that we have the right and responsibility to represent ourselves and our communities, and the equally compelling need to advance the perspectives and needs
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The next meeting of the Black Breastfeeding Coalition will be February 9, 2023 from 7 to 8 PM. Black breastfeeding advocates and allies are welcome to join us as we update and improve Breastfeed Durham’s list of Black Maternal Health Organizations and develop one new printed resource. Please register in advance Please feel free to send your ideas and
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Are you a provider in Durham County? Are you passionate about closing gaps in care related to lactation support? Breastfeed Durham hosted a discussion on Gaps in Care for Lactating Families in Durham, presented by Maya Jackson, founder and Executive Director of Mobilizing African American Mothers through Empowerment (MAAME, Inc.), as part of our First
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Reflections help us learn, grow, understand, and appreciate our experiences. Thank you to our staff, volunteers, community partners, and community members for sharing how you have engaged and the impactful and memorable experiences you’ve had with Breastfeed Durham this past year. We are so lucky to have you. “This has been a very wonderful year with Breastfeed
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Breastfeed Durham was one of the community partners in the Data Equity Coalition Project. The main purpose of this project is to influence the national dialogue on racism and health, centering the concerns of Durham’s communities of color, low income, and historical disinvestment. DataWorks NC is one of 5 organizations in the United States participating in
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On January 10, 2023 at noon, Amber Rodriguez and Tina Braimah took part in Breastfeed Durham’s First Food Equity Webinar Series: A Discussion of Birth and Community Wellness. Helpful Links Be sure to register for the next discussion: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYof-ChqDMpHdCSmjau2XEZbEE9WpX_xlkr
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Pregnancy and employment are not mutually exclusive. The ACLU of Delaware released a webpage titled “Pregnant, Post-Partum and Breastfeeding Workers” to answer common questions about pregnancy accommodations, the right to express milk at work, harassment related to pregnancy and breastfeeding, and where to seek help. The Department of Labor has also released an informational webpage
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The 2022 March of Dimes Yearly Report Card is out now. This yearly report presents the state of maternal and infant health in the United States. How did North Carolina and Durham county specifically rank on this year’s report card? North Carolina received a D for preterm birth rates. Durham County’s preterm birth grade was a
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On December 7, 2021, Vice President Kamala Harris hosted a Summit at the White House to mark the first-ever federal Maternal Health Day of Action. The Vice President issued a nationwide Call to Action to both the public and private sector to help improve maternal health outcomes in the United States. As part of the Call
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