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Centering Breastfeeding Among Black Mamas and Birthing People #BMHW23 

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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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Capturing Memories: Join Our Photo Contest and Free Photo Shoot Event!

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Breastfeed Durham is excited to announce two upcoming photography events that celebrate the beauty of breastfeeding. Whether you’re a professional photographer or an amateur enthusiast, we welcome you to participate in our photo contest or attend our free photo shoot event! All families that celebrate Black Maternal Health Week or Minority Health Month are welcome

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Birthing Boldly Perinatal Education Classes

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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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New CDC Data on Maternal Mortality Rates in the U.S.

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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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Carolina Birth & Wellness

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Carolina Birth & Wellness is a holistic resource center offering physical, emotional, and educational support for all possible reproductive healthcare experiences. They provide breastfeeding families with the assistance they need at every step of their journey, from prenatal Infant Feeding Essentials classes to insurance-covered IBCLC support. Their postpartum doulas, whether daytime or overnight, help parents navigate breastfeeding in home. They

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2023 State of WIC Report

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The National WIC Association released the “2023 State of WIC Report: Building the Bridge to a Healthier Future.” Supported by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the report centers infant feeding, economic equity, and modernization of the WIC program. It brings lessons learned in 2022 to the forefront of the conversation on reforms, innovation, and policy. This report assesses

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First Food Equity: Impact of Birth Experience on Breastfeeding

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On April 11, 2023, Breastfeed Durham hosted a presentation and discussion on how one’s birth experience intersects with breastfeeding by Tonya Daniel, MHL, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), IBCLC as part of our First Food Equity Webinar Series. We invite you to view this transformative presentation and discussion from our First Food Equity Webinar Series. Often people focus on breastfeeding

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Volunteers Needed: Equity Before Birth Dance Party

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Equity Before Birth is organizing a Dance Party Fundraiser in observance of Black Maternal Health Week on Friday, April 14. Do you want to get involved and volunteer at Equity Before Birth’s Dance Party for Black Maternal Health Week? They need volunteers in a variety of roles! More detailed information about volunteer roles can be found here. Click

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