When Durham Technical Community College hosted its graduation ceremony at the Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC), one of our longtime volunteers, Lauren, was among the many professionals behind the scenes. But as a new parent and lactating mother, she found herself without a dignified, private space to pump. Instead, she was offered priority parking so […]
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Some news hits the heart of a community. This week, we learned that Emerald Doulas, a beloved part of Durham’s maternal and infant health landscape for the past decade, will be closing their physical office at the end of May and dissolving their birth doula team by September. These changes come as the founder, Melanie,
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On April 28, 2025, we had the privilege of gathering with leaders from Lincoln Community Health Center and the Durham WIC office to celebrate something truly special—the grand opening of their new lactation space at Lincoln Community Health Center’s Lakewood location on Chapel Hill Road. This wasn’t just about a room or a building; it
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At Breastfeed Durham, we are thrilled to share some encouraging news that reflects meaningful progress in our ongoing efforts to ensure equitable access to breastfeeding support. Julie Ghurtskaia, Vice President of Population Health at Carolina Complete Health, recently shared an exciting update: Carolina Complete Health now offers streamlined access to breast pumps for members—no prior authorization
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Introducing the Community Choice Award: Celebrating Quiet Champions of Lactation Equity At Breastfeed Durham, we believe that supporting breastfeeding, chest feeding, and human milk feeding families is everyone’s job. And yet, we know that institutional barriers—bureaucracy, red tape, and even internal politics—can sometimes prevent organizations from formally participating in recognition programs like our Breastfeeding Welcome
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Every year during Black Maternal Health Week, we are called to remember the mothers and babies we’ve lost—and to take action to protect the ones we still have. We live and work in Durham, North Carolina—the so-called “City of Medicine.” But despite our proximity to world-class medical institutions, Black families here face an alarming and
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At Breastfeed Durham, we’re excited to share a heartwarming moment from our community, made possible by our new Breastfeeding Welcome Here signs, in partnership with a local artist and Durham Parks and Recreation. One of our community members recently shared her beautiful experience while out for a walk with her seven-week-old daughter. As her daughter
Are you a teacher or educator in North Carolina? Please consider sharing your experience breastfeeding or expressing milk while working as a teacher or educator to help us advocate for better lactation practices in educational settings! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGeHgneroSkHPiHhkyZhH4gJKFWJL0QcAHVmTftawwA_x3yw/viewform
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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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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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