Breastfeed Durham has achieved a great deal over the past five years as we work to normalize breast, chest, and human milk feeding throughout the Durham community. The co-founders of Breastfeed Durham sat down for their very first cup of coffee five years ago. Little did they know that their project would grow to be […]
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We are thrilled to share a recent interaction between Love Anderson, cofounder of Breastfeed Durham and La Leche League (LLL) Leader, and Sarah, a parent of identical twin boys. This interaction was featured in the National La Leche League blog and highlights the value of peer-to-peer support and the impact it can have on a
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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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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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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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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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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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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