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 […]
We’re hearing from lactation consultants across North Carolina that the milk banks are running low. To all the milk donors out there – thank you! Human milk donation has long played an important role in saving the lives of infants, many of whom are preterm or otherwise medically fragile. This need remains during the COVID-19
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Racism is a public health issue. Black women die in pregnancy-related deaths at a rate that is 3.3 times greater than white women…Yet, approximately 3 in 5 pregnancy-related deaths were preventable.” We know that breastfeeding right after birth, causing the uterus to contract and slow down blood loss after delivery. We know that breastfeeding also lowers infant mortality rate. Why then are Black mothers and Black babies so often denied the life-saving encouragement to breastfeed?
What a powerful video below from the Durham County Department of Public Health! In this video, Health Director Rod Jenkins discusses protests following the murder of George Floyd, followed by comments on the death of a Durham County child from COVID-19. Breastfeed Durham looks forward to continuing to listen, learn, and collaborate with the Durham County
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Apply Now Employers in North Carolina have gone to extraordinary measures to support and protect families. We want to celebrate you! With so many families working from home right now, more organizations qualify than ever before. Apply today to receive a Breastfeeding Friendly Award. Breastfeeding-Friendly Community Partners are businesses or organizations that welcome breastfeeding families.
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We work against racism one baby at a time. We hope to help babies become healthier and happier. All these amazing healthy, happy babies will grow up to be healthy, happy adults. Then just maybe, we can make a healthier happier world! As you struggle with how to talk to children about issues like these, the Center for Racial Justice in Education recommends a list of resources that you may find helpful at this time.
What are breastfeeding parents in Durham pondering? Looking for tips for working away from a nursing toddler? Learn More about Working and Breastfeeding The Making It Work Tool Kit is a resource to help breastfeeding mothers return to work. It is designed to provide assistance to breastfeeding mothers, their employers and their families. Looking for tips on
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