After years of dedicated advocacy, we are thrilled to share a major milestone for breastfeeding support in North Carolina! The NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), Division of Public Health has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the creation of a centralized, 24/7 statewide breastfeeding hotline and textline. This is a huge win for our community—it means that every […]
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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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At Breastfeed Durham, we believe that community-centered postpartum care is essential for improving maternal and infant health outcomes. That’s why we are proud to collaborate with Duke’s Postpartum Partners program, which trains future healthcare professionals in equitable, interdisciplinary, and culturally responsive postpartum support. Through hands-on learning and partnerships with organizations like MAAME, Inc. and Breastfeed Durham, students gain critical skills in lactation support, perinatal health,
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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As parental health professionals, data enthusiasts, and advocates for health equity, we understand the power of accessible, well-organized data to drive informed decisions. North Carolina’s new Maternal and Infant Health Data Dashboard is a game-changer in this space, offering critical insights into maternal and infant health trends across the state. Whether you’re a healthcare provider, policymaker, or
At Breastfeed Durham, in partnership with the Durham Department of Public Health, we have drafted a comprehensive Human Milk Feeding Strategic Plan aimed at improving the health and well-being of families across Durham. This plan outlines our shared vision for supporting breastfeeding and human milk feeding in our community, with the goal of making Durham a place
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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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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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Radical Healing, an inclusive health and wellness center, is launching an integrative primary care and gender care clinic September 16. The practice is located in Durham’s Lakewood neighborhood and will be BIPOC and LGBTQ+ centered, body positive and HAES aligned, with a focus on access and socioeconomic healthcare justice. They will offer sliding-scale, self-pay, and insurance options
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We are ecstatic to share the highlights of the dynamic session, “Bridging Gaps from Birth to Breast: Special Edition,” held on August 6, 2024. This powerful event brought together healthcare providers and community advocates, all passionate about enhancing lactation support across diverse populations. It was a day filled with inspiration, innovative ideas, and a unified
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