Breastfeeding Communities

Breastfeed Durham’s Printed Material Marketplace

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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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Breast Pumps for Low-Income Parents

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Breastfeed Durham is committed to working with our community partners to ensure that all families have access to the support they need to succeed with breastfeeding. As part of this effort, we recently had the opportunity to participate in a webinar on “How Medical Professionals Can Successfully Partner to Fully Integrate Appropriate Lactation Support into

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A Discussion of First Food Equity

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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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Queer Family Planning Health Fair 2023

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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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Centering Breastfeeding Among Black Mamas and Birthing People #BMHW23 

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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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Birthing Boldly Perinatal Education Classes

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Birthing Boldly LLC has three upcoming online perinatal education classes in April! Register and read more below: Breastfeeding Class: Birthing Boldly will explore everything you need to know to have a successful nursing journey. They’ll cover prenatal breastfeeding concerns through the baby’s first month of life and how to successfully nurse past one year! Mommy

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New CDC Data on Maternal Mortality Rates in the U.S.

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The report found that 1,205 people died of maternal causes in the U.S. in 2021. That represents a 40% increase from the previous year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics released a Health e-Stats report titled “Maternal Mortality Rates in the United States, 2021.” The report presents new data on 2021 maternal

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Carolina Birth & Wellness

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Carolina Birth & Wellness is a holistic resource center offering physical, emotional, and educational support for all possible reproductive healthcare experiences. They provide breastfeeding families with the assistance they need at every step of their journey, from prenatal Infant Feeding Essentials classes to insurance-covered IBCLC support. Their postpartum doulas, whether daytime or overnight, help parents navigate breastfeeding in home. They

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2023 State of WIC Report

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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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