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NC Maternal Mortality Review Committee Report

Advocacy, Breastfeeding Communities, Providers /

The NC Maternal Mortality Review Committee Report has been posted. North Carolina has a long-standing history of reviewing pregnancy-associated deaths. The ultimate goal of the North Carolina MMRC is to apply information gathered during pregnancy-related death reviews to devise recommendations and strategies aimed at preventing pregnancy-related deaths in our state. Based on reviews of 2014-2016 […]

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Recharge Our Batteries

Advocacy, Breastfeeding Communities, Parent Information, Providers /

Take a moment to release the oxytocin and recharge as a community advocate. After attending the United States Breastfeeding Committee Conference in June, our lesson learned for this month was the importance of revitalization and recharging with joy. As healthcare providers, child care providers, community advocates, and/or parents it’s been a difficult and exhausting time.

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The Historical, Psychosocial, and Cultural Context of Breastfeeding in the African American Community

Advocacy, Racial Equity /

We really want to re-share The Historical, Psychosocial, and Cultural Context of Breastfeeding in the African American Community, an incredible, difficult, and powerful read! This article is particularly impactful while knowing that the American Academy of Pediatrics recently updated its Policy Statement: Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk recommendations to support optimal infant and young

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New National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

Advocacy, Breastfeeding Communities, Español, Parent Information /

The new National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides 24/7, free, confidential support, resources, and referrals to any pregnant and postpartum birthing parents facing mental health challenges and their loved ones. The service is available via phone and text in English or Spanish. The website also provides promotional materials that providers and community advocates can share.

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Thank you for supporting the family festival

Advocacy, Breastfeeding Communities, News, Parent Information /

A very special thank you to everyone who helped support the family festival and health fair. We were to able to connect and serve over 300 community members. A special thank you to our sponsors, workshop presenters, and Aubrey Delaney photography. Please check out some the incredible photos from the event. Please consider becoming a

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June Family Events

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THANK YOU to everyone who joined Breastfeed Durham at the Family Festival and Health Fair. We had so much fun rocking with the kids at the Family Fest. In June, we look forward to a month of exciting family events. Saturday, June 4, from 3pm-6pm Durham County World Hunger Day Event: Family-friendly event at Durham Central

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Information and Guidance: National Formula Shortage 

News /

The current infant formula shortage has left families fearful and stressed about meeting the needs of their infants and young children. Breastfeed Durham is concerned about the health and safety of all children and their families. We have been working in partnership with our parent organization, Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities, and Piedmont Health. We hope that the

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Full Time IBCLC 

News, Providers /

Duke has an opening for a full-time IBCLC.  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS · Bachelor’s degree in nursing, health, nutrition, or related field required.  · Certification by IBLCE (International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners) is required. The position requires a bachelor’s degree, but it doesn’t have to be in nursing. Duke has had other candidates with bachelor’s in non-health fields

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New Lactation Service Line

News, Parent Information /

There is a new Breastfeeding Medicine and Lactation Service Line Launching at Duke Family Medicine Center! Duke Family Medicine Center provides prenatal care (through group classes called Centering Pregnancy and individual care) in addition to serving the whole family as a primary care practice. In August 2021, the clinic launched a new breastfeeding medicine and lactation service line which will include

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