My name is Jess Shaver, I am a home-schooling British mum living outside Chapel Hill on a small regenerative farm with Andy, my NC-born husband, and our sons Caleb (8) and Silas (6). Living and working as a humanitarian aid worker in remote villages and bustling cities across West and East Africa for 15 years
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Pregnancy and employment are not mutually exclusive. The ACLU of Delaware released a webpage titled “Pregnant, Post-Partum and Breastfeeding Workers” to answer common questions about pregnancy accommodations, the right to express milk at work, harassment related to pregnancy and breastfeeding, and where to seek help. The Department of Labor has also released an informational webpage
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This is a must-read article! There are plans for a new birth center opening in Durham in Fall 2023 under completely different leadership. We know you care about access to these services for families, so please fill out the Aya Birth & Community Wellness community survey! Tina and Amber are working hard during the research and development phase
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Rumors the Women’s Birth and Wellness Center was closing its Chapel Hill clinic began circulating online last May, when the clinic stopped accepting new patient birth requests. Renewed speculation began on Reddit in September as users discussed how after 27 years of serving North Carolina women and families, the clinic may be closing for good. Until this
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There’s a new way to get free, quick access to mental health services. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a national hotline that was launched across the U.S., to meet the country’s growing mental health care needs. By calling or texting 988, people can reach a trained counselor at a crisis center near them. People can
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A few weeks ago Breastfeed Durham had the pleasure of meeting with Brianna Monk, MA, MPH, from the NC Department of Health and Human Services. Brianna took the opportunity to remind us that NC Medicaid postpartum health care coverage has increased from 60 days to 12 months for eligible beneficiaries. Please take a moment, right now,
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As I was enjoying a cup of spiced tea on a crisp fall morning, I came across the newsletter from Beyond Birth Lactation Services. It made me giggle and excited to see new lactation support options. From their Weekly Parent Support Group to their monthly mindfulness classes, there are great opportunities for families. In 2024,
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New Saturday Cafes: Online cafe continues on the third Saturday, October 15th, at 9:30am! NEW IN-PERSON La Leche League Cafe Saturday, November 5 at 9:30am! Cafes are more casual meetings for support and socializing! Breastfeeding is natural, but it doesn’t always come naturally. La Leche League of Durham offers support to all who want to
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Baby Bistro will meet every Monday from 11a-12p starting October 3rd, 2022. Every second Monday of the month will be bilingual English/Spanish. The goal of this group is to serve the needs of infants and families in those first few months after birth. Lactation consultants will be available with the weighing scale to provide education
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Editor’s note (September 2026): This post is kept as part of Breastfeed Durham’s historical record from 2022. Join Diapers for Black Durham for a diaper giveaway! Stop by to pick up a free box of diapers, wipes on October 8, 2022 at 10-12 PM. This event is specifically for Black Families across Durham. Please share with your
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