As of October 1, 2023 the North Carolina state WIC contract for standard infant human milk substitute will be transitioning to Abbot Similac products. The following Gerber formula products will no longer be available through WIC program benefits (regardless of if a formula prescription is provided). The following Abbott Similac products will replace the standard Gerber infant […]
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Carolina Birth and Wellness has been busy adding a variety of services and are excited to share them with the community! They will be hosting a Fall Open House on September 30th 9a-12p at their south Durham office (5850 Fayetteville Road, Suite 202). This will be a casual event, drop in event. Babies, kids, and partners are all
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🌟 Hey there, Breastfeed Durham community! 🌟 We’ve got some fantastic news to share with all you amazing folks who are as passionate about lactation support as we are! Breastfeed Durham is thrilled to announce that we’re rolling out training sessions tailor-made just for you – our beloved healthcare providers and community members. But here’s
National Breastfeeding Month was met with spirited celebration at Duke University Health System. Not only did the staff proudly sport special breastfeeding shirts, but Duke Regional Hospital also shined with its new Baby-Friendly Hospital® designation. Join us at Breastfeed Durham as we delve into the festive details and the community’s unwavering support for breastfeeding families! First
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We’re incredibly excited to share some big news with the Breastfeed Durham community! Our very own COO and board member are set to play a significant role in the upcoming Breastfeeding Summit 2023: “Breast milk and the body: Amplify Breastfeeding Voices for Impact”. The event is set for Tuesday, August 29, 2023, and is organized
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We are excited to share that Duke Regional Hospital has earned it’s Baby-Friendly designation! After successfully completing all steps of a rigorous multi-year process that entailed coordination of both outpatient and inpatient education, overcoming supply chain and procurement challenges during a pandemic and demonstrating collaboration across a vast geographical area in the Triangle, Duke Regional
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A recent major update to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Perinatal HIV Clinical Guidelines published January 2023 supports parents living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus – also called HIV – (the virus that causes AIDS) to make informed and individualized choices regarding infant feeding. The updated guidelines support a shared decision-making model to
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Please share with us how you’re planning to celebrate. #WBW2023 will focus on breastfeeding and employment/work. It will showcase the impact of paid leave, workplace support and emerging parenting norms on breastfeeding through the lens of parents themselves. Target audiences including governments, policymakers, workplaces, communities and parents will be engaged to play their critical roles
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Breastfeeding is a critical aspect of perinatal health, and the NC Perinatal Health Strategic Plan (PHSP) for 2022-2026 recognizes this by including strategies to promote and support breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is a key factor in improving infant health outcomes and reducing the risk of maternal and infant mortality. In the Perinatal Health Strategic Plan, breastfeeding/chestfeeding is
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Breastfeed Durham will update this page with additional job opportunities as we receive them. Last updated: October 1, 2024 __ If you are a Durham resident and interested in becoming a certified breastfeeding peer counselor, reach out to Breastfeed Durham regarding funding! Email us at durham@breastfeedingcommunities.org. Bilingual (Spanish-English) Home Visiting Breastfeeding Peer-Counselors and IBCLCs in
