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Get Ready for Baby: Prenatal Lactation Prep Consultation/Class Available Now!

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Expecting a baby? One of the best ways to prepare for breastfeeding is by taking a comprehensive prenatal lactation class—and we’ve got just the thing for you! Triangle Lactation‘s Prenatal Lactation Prep Consultation/Class has been totally revamped with the latest information and insights. This is the most informative and convenient breastfeeding prep class you can

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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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Editor’s note (September 2026): This March 2025 post announced FCR Head Start and Early Head Start enrollment for the 2025 to 2026 school year; readers should check the current year’s enrollment window. Families & Communities Rising, Inc. (FCR) is excited to announce that the application process for the 2025-2026 school year is now open for

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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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Editor’s note (September 2026): This March 2025 post was a SNAP advocacy alert tied to a legislative debate at the time; it is kept as part of Breastfeed Durham’s record rather than a current call to action. As an organization dedicated to supporting breastfeeding families, Breastfeed Durham understands that access to adequate nutrition is essential

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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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Editor’s note (September 2026): This January 2025 post discussed the vacated Title IX Rule; readers should check current federal Title IX guidance rather than treat this as up to date. 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

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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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