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DCo Thrives: Supporting Durham Families Through Guaranteed Income

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Editor’s note (September 2026): This January 2025 post announced a guaranteed income pilot’s application window, which has since closed. 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

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WIC Office Updates: Expanding Accessibility and Enhancing Breastfeeding Support

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The WIC office in Durham has been hard at work this year, with significant developments that will enhance support for breastfeeding families and make services more accessible to the community. We would like to share some of the highlights and key updates, including the recent relocation of the Live Well clinic, the expansion of dedicated

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Exciting News! Durham Doula is Now Nurtured by Emily

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Read on for an exciting update from Emily from Nurtured by Emily (formerly Durham Doula)! Starting a postpartum doula business that nurtures families in the early weeks and months after birth is my passion, and I’m thrilled to announce my new business name, Nurtured by Emily. As an experienced certified Postpartum Doula and a mom, I’ve

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📢 New Resource: Family Connects Durham Spanish flyers

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Good news, Breastfeed Durham community! Family Connects Durham has new Spanish postcard flyers that you can circulate with your network and community! What is Family Connects Durham? It is a community-wide nurse home visiting program for all parents of newborns, regardless of income or socioeconomic status. Their mission is to increase child well-being by bridging

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DACA Holders and Other Immigrants Can Now Enroll in ACA Insurance / Titulares de DACA y Otros Inmigrantes Ahora Pueden Inscribirse en Seguro Médico de la ACA

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Español abajo Good News for DACA Holders and Immigrant Families: ACA Insurance Now Includes Access to Lactation Services and Breast Pumps We’re excited to share that new ACA (Affordable Care Act) regulations now make DACA holders and other immigrant groups eligible for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace, starting as early as December

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Upcoming Classes at Beyond Birth Lactation Services 

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We are thrilled to share exciting news from our partners at Beyond Birth Lactation Services (BBLS), a vital organization helping families thrive during the early stages of parenthood. Beyond Birth Lactation Services are proud to announce that they just became an NC Diaper Bank Depot!! They accept diapers, wipes, feminine products & baby formula – currently

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Beyond Birth: Expanding Resources for Breastfeeding Families in Durham

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At Breastfeed Durham, we are always working to ensure our community is aware of the many resources available to support breastfeeding families. We are thrilled to share exciting news from our partners at Beyond Birth Lactation Services (BBLS), a vital organization helping families thrive during the early stages of parenthood. As they continue to expand

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Supporting Spanish-Speaking Families: A New Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program

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Breastfeed Durham is excited to share news of a new study focused on increasing exclusive breastfeeding in Spanish-speaking immigrant and refugee communities. Led by Duke and UNCG, this study offers training and paid positions for bilingual peer counselors.

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Aya Birth & Community Wellness: Birth House Delivery Now Available!

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Aya Birth & Community Wellness has launched Phase III of offering services to the Triangle Community! Phase III includes an independent, free-standing birth center where Midwifery care is ​provided in a home-like setting. They are thrilled to announce that they are taking Birth Clients for the Birth House with due dates from Dec 15, 2024 and

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Celebrate Carolina Birth and Wellness Center: A Milk Donation Location You Might Not Know About!

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Did you know Carolina Birth and Wellness is an official milk donation location in Durham County? This incredible center offers a convenient and accessible way to donate to WakeMed Mothers’ Milk Bank, providing life-saving donor milk to infants in need. Carolina Birth and Wellness makes the donation process easy by offering both curbside and in-office drop-off options.

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