Breastfeeding Communities

Breastfeeding Experiences of Women With Disabilities

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Breastfeed Durham is thrilled to spotlight a transformative piece of literature shared by Lindsey Bickers Bock, MPH, Director of Health Education & Community Transformation, from the Improving Community Outcomes and Maternal Health team. Lindsey’s dedication to enhancing maternal health outcomes and her continuous efforts to bring pivotal resources to our community’s forefront have once again […]

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Celebrating Black History Month: Intersectionality and Empowerment in Lactation and Birthing Equity

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As we celebrate Black History Month, Breastfeed Durham and the Black Breastfeeding Coalition are proud to highlight the invaluable contributions of Black women to the fields of lactation and birthing equity. Their legacy, rooted in resilience and empowerment, underscores the importance of addressing maternal and infant health through an intersectional framework. This perspective recognizes the

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Nurturing Bonds: The Silent Auction for a Brighter Future

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Breastfeed Durham has launched our silent auction! The silent auction will culminate on the evening of February 24, 2024, during the Breastfeed Durham gala. This gala is not just an event; it’s a testament to the resilience, compassion, and unity of our community. A Tribute to Community and Commitment For six years, your unwavering support

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📢 New resource alert! NC DHHS Making It Work Toolkit

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NC DHHS recently updated the web address for the “Making It Work Toolkit,” a valuable resource for supporting breastfeeding. From this point forward, the toolkit can be accessed at the following link: https://breastfeednc.com/nc-making-it-work-tool-kit/. The Making It Work Toolkit is a resource to help breastfeeding parents return to work. It is designed to provide assistance to breastfeeding

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New Offerings at Emerald Doulas: Toddler Years Classes, New Dads Meetup, and Infant Feeding Classes!

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Emerald Doulas has exciting news for 2024: they’re adding Toddler Years classes and New Dads Meetup to their robust programming calendar! The Toddler Years seminars will cover a range of diverse topics: Registration for each seminar is limited, and each class offering varies in price. Learn more and reserve your space by completing the registration

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Breastfeed Durham: A Leader in Promoting Breastfeeding Health Equity 

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In a recent Health Equity Impact Assessment conducted by ICO4MCH and facilitated by Lusajo Kajula on November 15, 2023, Breastfeed Durham’s commitment to breastfeeding support and its alignment with the 10 steps to a Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community were highlighted. Let’s delves into the key findings of the assessment and Breastfeed Durham’s innovative efforts in addressing

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Breastfeeding Advocacy: Nurturing Healthier Communities with Breastfeed Durham

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At Breastfeed Durham, our mission is to promote and normalize breastfeeding, particularly in communities and closing the disparity gap in breastfeeding and lactation, a key component in ensuring the health and well-being of parents and infants. We’re excited to share a significant milestone in our journey. Thanks to the generous support from Blue Line Media

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Breastfeeding & Lactation Support Policies for Medical Trainees

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Breastfeeding and lactation support for medical trainees affects their own health, the health of their children, and the health of the patients and families they will take care of in the future. Research has shown that when medical trainees choose to breastfeed, they often do not receive adequate support from their colleagues and institutions and

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📢 New resource alert! Public Health Approaches to Perinatal Substance Use

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The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) are pleased to announce the release of a special issue of the Maternal and Child Health Journal on public health approaches to perinatal substance use. DECEMBER 2023 SPECIAL ISSUE: PUBLIC HEALTH APPROACHES TO PERINATAL SUBSTANCE USE Almost 1 in 4 pregnancy-related deaths are

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