As we mark the commencement of Black Maternal Health Week, a moment of reflection at the day’s end has brought to light a pressing concern that sits heavily with me. Living in the so-called city of medicine, we find ourselves amidst a paradox where the disparities in infant and maternal health are among the highest […]
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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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Breastfeed Durham and Carolina Birth and Wellness, in conjunction with partners across the state, has embarked on an ambitious journey to increase the supply of donor breast milk to support families and infants in need. This initiative, guided by a dedicated Donor Milk Expansion Advisory Committee, marks a pivotal step towards fostering a healthier future
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In a world where the journey towards health equity remains ongoing, moments of collaboration and dialogue stand out as sign of progress. On Wednesday, March 6th, when Breastfeed Durham was invited to share insights and strategies at Duke Obstetrics (OB) Grand Rounds. This event represented not just an opportunity for engagement, but a pivotal step
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As healthcare providers and advocates, it’s important that we inform families and colleagues about the latest legal protections for lactating individuals at work. This year, I’m urging each of you to join me in a crucial community-wide effort. Let’s make it our mission to educate and inform everyone, from healthcare providers to the families that
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We are thrilled to announce that our very own Nicola Young, a dedicated Duke medical student and NC Schweitzer Fellow, has brilliantly articulated the rights of lactating employees in her compelling article, “You Have the Right to Pump Breast Milk At Work,” published in the Duke University Opinion and Analysis. Nicola, who passionately supports human
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Breastfeeding and lactation support for medical trainees affects their own health, the health of their children, and the health of the patients and families they will take care of in the future. Research has shown that when medical trainees choose to breastfeed, they often do not receive adequate support from their colleagues and institutions and
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The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) are pleased to announce the release of a special issue of the Maternal and Child Health Journal on public health approaches to perinatal substance use. DECEMBER 2023 SPECIAL ISSUE: PUBLIC HEALTH APPROACHES TO PERINATAL SUBSTANCE USE Almost 1 in 4 pregnancy-related deaths are
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Breastfeeding is a journey that involves not just the parent and child, but a supportive community working together to ensure the best start for our little ones. At Breastfeed Durham, we’re committed to empowering families in this journey. A critical tool in our arsenal is the WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) referral form – a
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Our collaborator, Kate Hanson from Meals4Families, has shared with us an important update regarding the Medicaid 1115 waiver and the potential expansion of the Healthy Opportunities Pilot (HOP). This development directly aligns with our mission at Breastfeed Durham and the concerns many of you have voiced over time. The NC Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver
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