We believe that by working together, we can make a significant impact in addressing the disparities in maternal health outcomes that affect families. Postpartum depression (PPD) is a mood disorder that affects some parents after giving birth. Symptoms can include feelings of sadness, anxiety, irritability, and difficulty bonding with the baby, among others. PPD affects
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Breastfeed Durham is proud to announce the launch of our printed material marketplace! This one-of-a-kind central portal will serve as a convenient and accessible platform for all of Breastfeed Durham’s printed materials. Whether you’re looking for educational resources, breastfeeding tips, or informational flyers, our storefront gives you the ability to access and order Breastfeed Durham’s
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On May 9, 2023, Breastfeed Durham hosted a presentation and discussion of First Food Equity by Janiya Mitnaul Williams, MA, IBCLC, RLC, CLC as part of our First Food Equity Webinar Series. The enlightening webinar on “A Discussion of First Food Equity” is now available for viewing on Breastfeed Durham’s website! We invite you to view this transformative
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We are thrilled to report the success of Breastfeed Durham’s efforts in the Improving Communities Outcomes for Maternal and Child Health (ICO4MCH) Breastfeeding Scope of Work. The Durham ICO4MCH funding initiative aims to promote maternal and child health in communities across Durham and is managed by the Durham County Department of Public Health. We want
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The Queer Family Planning Health Fair is set to take place on Saturday, June 3, 2023, 2-5pm, at Golden Girlz NC Soul Sanctuary: 1016 Old Oxford Rd, Durham NC 27704. Hosted by Breastfeed Durham’s LGBTQ+ Committee, Aya Birth & Community Wellness, Emerald Doulas, LGBTQ Center of Durham, Rainbow Collective for Change, and Family Care PA,
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It’s Black Maternal Health Week (#BMHW23)! This year, the official theme for Black Maternal Health Week is: “Our Bodies Belong to Us: Restoring Black Autonomy and Joy!” With the alarming rise of maternal mortality in the U.S. (which has been further exacerbated by the pandemic, according to recently published data), the Black Mamas Matter Alliance
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BreastfeedLA recently collaborated with TSA and ACLU SoCal to put together a phenomenal resource on how to support lactating travelers. This resource was used to train TSA workers on how to support lactating travelers, and over 3000 TSA workers have since been trained using this resource. Some of the questions that are addressed in this
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The National WIC Association released the “2023 State of WIC Report: Building the Bridge to a Healthier Future.” Supported by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the report centers infant feeding, economic equity, and modernization of the WIC program. It brings lessons learned in 2022 to the forefront of the conversation on reforms, innovation, and policy. This report assesses
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If you are a Durham resident, please consider signing the Have a Heart Campaign. The Holistic Empathetic Assistance Response Team (HEART) program was launched in June 2022 by the Community Safety Department of the City of Durham. HEART is designed to provide care to Durham residents during nonviolent mental health crises or quality of life concerns.
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On April 11, 2023, Breastfeed Durham hosted a presentation and discussion on how one’s birth experience intersects with breastfeeding by Tonya Daniel, MHL, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), IBCLC as part of our First Food Equity Webinar Series. We invite you to view this transformative presentation and discussion from our First Food Equity Webinar Series. Often people focus on breastfeeding
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