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Postpartum Partners: Duke is Training Health Professionals Through Community-Centered Care

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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, […]

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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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Unveiling North Carolina’s Maternal and Infant Health Data Dashboard: A Tool for Equity and Insight

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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

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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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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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Radical Healing Collaborative Launches Primary Care Services!

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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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Bridging Gaps from Birth to Breast: Special Edition

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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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World Breastfeeding Week, Aug. 1-7, 2024:  “Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All”

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As the first week of August comes to a close we wanted to take a moment to reflect and celebrate, World Breastfeeding Week (WBW). WBW was started in 1992 as a “global campaign to raise awareness and galvanize action on themes related to breastfeeding.”  This year’s theme, “Closing the Gap,” highlights the fact that there

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World Breastfeeding Week, Aug. 1-7, 2024: “Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All”

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The first week of August is World Breastfeeding Week (WBW), started in 1992 as a “global campaign to raise awareness and galvanize action on themes related to breastfeeding.”  This year’s theme, “Closing the Gap,” highlights the fact that there are still numerous gaps in education and care for lactating families. We know that breastfeeding and

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Elevating Child Care in Durham: A Call to Action for Breastfeeding Support

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Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Survey – Click here to take the survey Welcome to our latest initiative aimed at supporting child care programs, so that they can create lactation friendly environments. We are asking child care providers to participate in a critical survey designed to assess and enhance lactation support across the county’s child care

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