Minority Health Month is a time to reflect on the systemic inequities that affect health outcomes in communities of color. One of the most pressing yet often overlooked aspects of maternal and infant health is the ability of parents to meet their infant feeding goals—whether through breastfeeding, combination feeding, or formula feeding. The disparities in […]
Expecting a baby? One of the best ways to prepare for breastfeeding is by taking a comprehensive prenatal lactation class—and we’ve got just the thing for you! Triangle Lactation‘s Prenatal Lactation Prep Consultation/Class has been totally revamped with the latest information and insights. This is the most informative and convenient breastfeeding prep class you can
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Breastfeed Durham is excited to highlight the incredible work of Family Matters Durham, an initiative under the Improving Community Outcomes for Maternal and Child Health (ICO4MCH) program. This project is transforming breastfeeding support in our community by ensuring that every family has access to the resources they need to meet their infant feeding goals. Through Family Matters Durham, local
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As we celebrate Minority Health Month and Black Maternal Health Week this April, it’s essential to acknowledge not only the importance of equitable healthcare and lactation practices but also the barriers that many families in our community face, including food insecurity. For families experiencing food insecurity, the challenges are multifaceted, affecting not just access to
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In this edition, Family Matters Durham will explore ways to support Black women, share resources for expectant families, and highlight efforts being made in maternal and child health. We hope this season of growth inspires you as much as it inspires us, and that together, we continue working toward a healthier and more equitable future
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Last month, Patients for Patient Safety US, a patient-led organization dedicated to safe, equitable care, invited our Executive Director, Bernadette Greene, and Breastfeed Durham to participate in patient safety and equity workshop in San Diego, where leaders and advocates gathered to discuss pressing concerns and innovative solutions in healthcare. This event served as a pivotal
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The U.S. Breastfeeding Committee has announced the cancellation of its June 2025 in-person National Breastfeeding Conference and Convening in Bethesda, MD. The USBC team affirms its commitment to deepening the impact of our work and for sustainable solutions to challenges across the human milk feeding field. They look forward to gathering for an in-person conference next year
We are excited to share that Patients for Patient Safety US, a patient-led organization dedicated to safe, equitable care, recently invited our Executive Director, Bernadette Greene, and Breastfeed Durham to participate in patient safety and equity workshop in San Diego! PFPS US has many patient safety and diagnostic excellence projects including Project PIVOT which is bringing patients
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Exciting News from Beyond Birth Lactation Services (BBLS)! We are thrilled to share some fantastic news from our partners at Beyond Birth Lactation Services! This vital organization has been an incredible support for families navigating the early stages of parenthood, and now, BBLS is making their services even more accessible by accepting Medicaid! Whether you’re
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Families & Communities Rising, Inc. (FCR) is excited to announce that the application process for the 2025-2026 school year is now open for the FCR Head Start & Early Head Start programs! This no-cost childcare program is designed to support families in our community by offering high-quality early childhood education services. The Early Head Start
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