La Leche League of Durham is celebrating World Breastfeeding Week and National Breastfeeding Month with a virtual reunion on Wednesday, August 4th, 2021, after the first Wednesday monthly meeting. Continue celebrating all month long with a book. Are you or someone you know looking for Birthing, Breastfeeding, and Parenting books? The La Leche League of Durham library is now […]
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The Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Community Resource Fair is planing a Drive-Through event on this Thursday, July 29, 9-1pm. Parents will register (if possible) ahead of time, and drive through the parking lot at Welcome Baby anytime from 9-1 pm that day to pick up a bag of goodies, resources, and information from partners. The
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Educators have gone above and beyond to support our children, and we know that students are starting to return to the classroom. Thank you for the support educators give to our community. This has been an especially challenging year! I am a Community Health Worker here in Durham County, and we are hearing questions from lactating
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We were able to get some additional information from the Duke leadership about visitation and doulas at the Duke birthing center. In labor, patients are allowed 2 support people. With the exception of COVID+ patients, there should be no restriction on coming and going on the unit. While visiting hours do not apply during labor,
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Being a solo parent and breastfeeding at the same time comes with challenges, but with the help of families, friends, faith communities, your community, and the understanding from your job, you can take some of the pressure and the worries off of you. My motto is a happy parent breastfeeding is a happy baby eating.
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How do I find childcare? Find Childcare Providers: Use existing childcare, google search, ask around, and reach out to Social Services. https://www.childcareservices.org/families/ Sign up for DSS childcare vouchers by emailing: dsschildcarewaitlist@dconc.gov What other resources and groups are there for solo parents breastfeeding? https://www.charlesullman.com/nc-family-law https://www.nutritionnc.com/breastfeeding/index.htm https://triadmomsonmain.com https://hugyourbaby.org/local-breastfeeding-and-newborn-care-classes https://www.durhamtech.edu/student-services/single-parent-program How can I connect with other solo parents
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This year, La Leche League of Durham, Breastfeed Durham, and Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities are celebrating National Breastfeeding Month – Many Voices United – with a virtual Show & Tell and prizes! Share Your Show & Tell here! This National Breastfeeding Month, SHOW with a picture or video and TELL with a description something about
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In August especially, Breastfeed Durham encourages all of our collaborators to improve equity by implementing Breastfeeding Family Friendly practices: Government, Healthcare, Community Support Providers, Local Businesses, Nonprofits, Faith Communities, Childcare Providers, First Responders, and Families. As a part of National Breastfeeding Month, Breastfeed Durham is proud to participate in World Breastfeeding Week, August 1-7; Native
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It is clear that we need to do more to advocate for Spanish-speaking families utilizing a community-based approach. Breastfeed Durham is in the process of forming a committee to address the needs for Spanish-speaking families. Would you like to join the committee? Do you have any lactation resources for Spanish-speaking families? Breastfeed Durham would love
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A doula is a professional trained in childbirth who provides emotional, physical, and educational support to a parent who is expecting, is experiencing labor, or has recently given birth. Their purpose is to help families have a safe, memorable, and empowering birthing experience. Doulas are welcome at… Duke University Hospital Duke Regional Hospital UNC-Chapel Hill Hospital Rex
