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Supporting Families in Need: Durham Food Resource Map and End Hunger Durham Pantry List

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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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Beyond Birth Lactation Services: New Location + Now Accepting Medicaid!

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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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Open Enrollment Now Available for FCR Head Start & Early Head Start Programs

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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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Love Anderson Interviewed by Ceres Chill: Safe Infant Feeding During Emergencies

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In today’s unpredictable world, it’s essential to be prepared for emergencies—especially when it comes to infant feeding. Breastfeed Durham’s COO, Love Anderson, sat down with Rebekah Scroggy, RN BSN IBCLC of “Ceres Chill” to share valuable insights on how to safely manage infant feeding during crises. The latest Ceres Chill video and blog post provide

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Updated Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute Ready, Set, Baby resources

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The folks at Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute (CGBI) at UNC Chapel Hill’s Gillings School of Global Public Health have exciting news regarding their Ready, Set, Baby prenatal breastfeeding education resources! They have made important updates to Ready, Set, Baby in both the parent booklet and the educator flip chart. They’ve also added several new language

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Protecting Food Benefits for Breastfeeding Families in Durham, NC

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As an organization dedicated to supporting breastfeeding families, Breastfeed Durham understands that access to adequate nutrition is essential for maternal and infant health. Yet, proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and school meal programs threaten to put families in Durham and across North Carolina at greater risk of food insecurity. We must

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Navigating Financial Literacy as a New Parent

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Becoming a parent changes everything—your schedule, your priorities, and especially your finances. For many of us, the transition to parenthood brings unexpected financial challenges, from increased healthcare costs to adjusting to a reduced household income. I wish I’d had access to the Equity Before Birth financial literacy class on February 23, 2025, from 3 to 4 PM, when

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Title IX Rule Vacated Nationwide: What This Means for Breastfeeding and Pregnant Students

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We have difficult news to share about the future of Title IX protections. A federal judge in Kentucky has vacated the 2024 Title IX Rule nationwide, making it unenforceable for the foreseeable future. While Title IX itself remains federal law, the updated rule—which included stronger protections for pregnant, postpartum, and lactating students—will not take effect as planned. Despite this

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Updated NC InCK Food Resource Guide & Important Breast Pump Coverage Updates

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We’re excited to share that the revised NC InCK Food Resource Guide is now live and available for our community! This valuable resource, updated in November 2024, includes food access information and breastfeeding support resources, including an overview of breast pump coverage for Medicaid Standard Plans (found on page 13). This guide was made possible through the dedicated work of Kate Hanson and

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DCo Thrives: Supporting Durham Families Through Guaranteed Income

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At Breastfeed Durham, we know that financial stability is a key factor in ensuring families can focus on the health and well-being of their children—including providing the best start through breastfeeding. That’s why we are excited to share an important opportunity for families in Durham County: DCo Thrives, a guaranteed income pilot program designed to support

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