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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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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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
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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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 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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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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The Lactancia Latina Coalition (formerly known as the Pro-Lactancia Hispana Coalition) is excited to welcome in the new year with a few updates. __ La Coalición de Lactancia Latina (anteriormente conocida como la Coalición Pro-Lactancia Hispana) se complace en darle la bienvenida al nuevo año con algunos anuncios:
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Breastfeed Durham is thrilled to share a groundbreaking initiative that marks a significant stride towards completing step 2 of the 10 steps to Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities and a more inclusive and supportive Durham for breastfeeding families. Thanks to the generous funding from our Durham County Commissioners, we’ve embarked on a visionary partnership with Durham
MAAME, Inc. is launching a new program called “EatWell” through their First Foods initiative. If you know a pregnant or postpartum person with little one(s) 0 to 5, please share this new program them. The only other requirement is that they need to be able to receive mail. In need of additional food assistance? MAAME,
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