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Chart "Overview of 2014-2016 Pregnancy-Related Deaths" with a donut chart showing 228 pregnancy-associated deaths in NC

NC Maternal Mortality Review Committee Report

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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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Infographic "Support Works" with statistics and "The STEPs to Effective Lactation Support"

Supporting Breastfeeding and Lactating Student Parents

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I would like to share some information from The Pregnant Scholar. Here is a link to join the national work group. Strategies for Equity on US Campuses The Making It Work Tool Kit for lactating parents is a resource to help breastfeeding parents return to work. It is designed to assist breastfeeding parents, their employers, and their family. Breastfeeding

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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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An Act of Advocacy

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Join Breastfeed Durham for a day of advocacy. Reach out to your favorite locally owned business or community organization and encourage them to apply to become a Breastfeeding Friendly Community Partner. Or reach out to your favorite bodega and/or the safe places for breastfeeding families. We intentionally ask those of you who are connected to

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