Reflections help us learn, grow, understand, and appreciate our experiences. Thank you to our staff, volunteers, community partners, and community members for sharing how you have engaged and the impactful and memorable experiences you’ve had with Breastfeed Durham this past year. We are so lucky to have you. “This has been a very wonderful year with Breastfeed […]
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On January 10, 2023 at noon, Amber Rodriguez and Tina Braimah took part in Breastfeed Durham’s First Food Equity Webinar Series: A Discussion of Birth and Community Wellness. Helpful Links Be sure to register for the next discussion: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYof-ChqDMpHdCSmjau2XEZbEE9WpX_xlkr
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The 2022 March of Dimes Yearly Report Card is out now. This yearly report presents the state of maternal and infant health in the United States. How did North Carolina and Durham county specifically rank on this year’s report card? North Carolina received a D for preterm birth rates. Durham County’s preterm birth grade was a
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This is a must-read article! There are plans for a new birth center opening in Durham in Fall 2023 under completely different leadership. We know you care about access to these services for families, so please fill out the Aya Birth & Community Wellness community survey! Tina and Amber are working hard during the research and development phase
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For many parents, including myself, a family’s primary care providers are critical to successful lactation. Especially when you have a child with health challenges, you see your primary care provider every few days in the beginning. Our primary care provider was our point of contact for everything. Having truly supportive healthcare clinics, means having support
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As we embark on so much change in the Durham community, Breastfeed Durham wanted to take a moment to highlight the NC Perinatal Health Strategic Plan (PHSP). PHSP serves as a statewide guide to improve maternal and infant health and the health of all people of reproductive age. The plan’s primary focus is increasing health
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We wanted to take a moment to re-post a fantastic article from Family Forward NC. Facts About Breastfeeding at Work and Resources to Support Breastfeeding Employee. Family Forward is a phenomenal resource for employers in North Carolina. Employers can play a big role in supporting breastfeeding employees and ensuring they meet their breastfeeding goals for
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In celebration of National Breastfeeding Month Breastfeed Durham joined Stephanie Amekuedi and Amber Crews as they share their stories. Most stories can’t be told all in one go. Rather, they are built bit by bit, piece by piece – gaining meaning and depth through their unfolding. The same can be said for our breastfeeding stories.
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A few weeks ago, I was interviewed by a reporter, Rachel Crumpler, from North Carolina Health News. When she sent the completed article, I never expected my name to be at the top of the page. Nor did I expect to see a photo of my dear friendly, Olivia Rice, the co-founder of Chocolate Milk of
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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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