Starting September 2, 2024, new and returning families will need to make an appointment to access the Giving Closet. Walk-in appointments for new families will no longer be available on Fridays. To request an appointment, they can use the bilingual registration link: Welcome Baby Registration (jotform.com). Families can also upload required documents, such as ID, proof of Durham […]
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Are you in the path of a hurricane or tropical storm? Are you wondering how to keep your breastmilk safe during a potential power outage or if there are benefits to nursing through a storm? Read on for crucial information on breastfeeding during a hurricane. Keeping Baby Close Breastfeeding is a safe and effective way
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This August marks the 14th annual National Breastfeeding Month! The 2024 National Breastfeeding Month theme is Nourish, Sustain, Thrive. With this theme, National Breastfeeding Month aims to shine a light on why protecting, promoting, and supporting lactation is so important for the human life cycle, honor the incredible work that organizations are doing to make the world
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Breastfeed Durham’s New Project: “Ready, Set, Daddy” We are thrilled to announce Breastfeed Durham and Fatherhood of Durham’s latest initiative, “Ready, Set, Daddy,” an innovative and informal gathering designed specifically for fathers. This new project aims to create a supportive environment where dads can learn about how to support their new baby and their lactating
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Do you ever wonder if all this advocacy work is making a difference? I know many of us have had challenging days, but I really want to applaud both our dedicated community advocates and the Lincoln Community Health Center (LCHC), and the Durham WIC office for hearing our concerns and responding to them. We are
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Immigration is frequently a hot topic of conversation in the political sphere, particularly during pivotal election years. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported in 2023 that the number of forcibly displaced people was 110 million – the highest at any point since the end of World War II. In the face of such
I recently had the privilege to attend one of the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health’s incredible Perinatal Mental Health 101 Webinars, led by the phenomenal Birdie Gunyon Meyer. As she spoke on the plethora of risk factors and the prevalence of all types of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders in new and expecting parents,
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In the face of North Carolina’s alarming syphilis surge, our community stands at a crucial crossroads. As advocates and providers, the responsibility to navigate the complexities of lactation support amidst this epidemic weighs heavily on us. There is a path forward. In this article, Brandyn Brown-White, a 2nd year MPH student in the Department of
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As we welcome the summer of 2024, a groundbreaking initiative is set to enrich the lives of families across North Carolina. The SUN Bucks program, spearheaded by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), promises to alleviate the financial burden of grocery shopping for qualifying families with school-aged children. This initiative is
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Aya Birth & Community Wellness is now in Phase I of offering services to the Triangle Community! While they are unable to offer births just yet, they are thrilled to announce their new Open Access Maternity Clinic! Holding true to the midwifery model of care, Aya offers access to affordable Prenatal, Postpartum and Newborn care,
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