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Exciting News! Durham Doula is Now Nurtured by Emily

Read on for an exciting update from Emily from Nurtured by Emily (formerly Durham Doula)! Starting a postpartum doula business that nurtures families in the early weeks and months after birth is my passion, and I’m thrilled to announce my new business name, Nurtured by Emily. As an experienced certified Postpartum Doula and a mom, I’ve

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📢 New Resource: Family Connects Durham Spanish flyers

Good news, Breastfeed Durham community! Family Connects Durham has new Spanish postcard flyers that you can circulate with your network and community! What is Family Connects Durham? It is a community-wide nurse home visiting program for all parents of newborns, regardless of income or socioeconomic status. Their mission is to increase child well-being by bridging

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Family Matters Durham: Thankful Edition

Read on for a reflective end of year update from Family Matters Durham’s Public Health Education specialist, Jasmine Johnson, MPH! Dear Community, During this holiday season we are reminded of the warmth and vibrancy of our community. We look forward to ways that bring us together, foster connections, and celebrate our shared interests. We hope

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New Name Alert! Introducing Family Matters Durham!

Read on for an exciting update from ICO4MCH Public Health Education specialist, Jasmine Johnson, MPH! Dear Community, We are excited to announce the new name of the Improving Community Outcomes for Maternal and Child Health (ICO4MCH) initiative! Let me formally introduce Family Matters Durham! About Family Matters Durham is a program of Durham County Department

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Upcoming Classes at Beyond Birth Lactation Services 

We are thrilled to share exciting news from our partners at Beyond Birth Lactation Services (BBLS), a vital organization helping families thrive during the early stages of parenthood. Beyond Birth Lactation Services are proud to announce that they just became an NC Diaper Bank Depot!! They accept diapers, wipes, feminine products & baby formula – currently

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NC Commissioner of Labor Candidate Braxton Winston II’s Vision for a Breastfeeding Family Friendly State

Summary of Braxton’s Responses Support the implementation of breastfeeding-friendly policies across communities in NC There are two ways I will be able to support breastfeeding friendly policies as Commissioner of Labor: Addressing the growing maternal health crisis At the foundation of our campaign is something I call the “whole worker approach”. While the compliance departments

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Gubernatorial Candidate Wayne Turner’s Vision for a Breastfeeding Family Friendly State

Summary of Wayne’s Responses Support the implementation of breastfeeding-friendly policies across communities in NC I would make state support for adherence to the PUMP Actand related law a part of the state’s presentation and solicitation ofprospective employers who are thinking about starting a business orrelocating to North Carolina. We should not advertise as a haven

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Aya Birth & Community Wellness: Birth House Delivery Now Available!

Aya Birth & Community Wellness has launched Phase III of offering services to the Triangle Community! Phase III includes an independent, free-standing birth center where Midwifery care is ​provided in a home-like setting. They are thrilled to announce that they are taking Birth Clients for the Birth House with due dates from Dec 15, 2024 and

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Celebrate Carolina Birth and Wellness Center: A Milk Donation Location You Might Not Know About!

Did you know Carolina Birth and Wellness is an official milk donation location in Durham County? This incredible center offers a convenient and accessible way to donate to WakeMed Mothers’ Milk Bank, providing life-saving donor milk to infants in need. Carolina Birth and Wellness makes the donation process easy by offering both curbside and in-office drop-off options.

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A Day in DC for Workplace Lactation Advocacy

On September 6, I had the privilege of participating in an inspiring roundtable discussion in Washington, DC, as part of Workplace Lactation Week. The conversation, hosted by the White House Office of Public Engagement and the Gender Policy Council, focused on two critical pieces of legislation: the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act

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