Every year during Black Maternal Health Week, we are called to remember the mothers and babies we’ve lost—and to take action to protect the ones we still have. We live and work in Durham, North Carolina—the so-called “City of Medicine.” But despite our proximity to world-class medical institutions, Black families here face an alarming and […]
When a Health System Says “No” to Lactation Equity Read More »
On February 28, during Breastfeed Durham’s annual Breastfeeding Symposium and Networking Event, Director Jenkins of the Durham County Department of Public Health officially signed the Human Milk Feeding Strategic Plan into action — marking a powerful milestone for lactation equity in our community. This 10-year plan lays out bold goals to improve support for families
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In this edition, Family Matters Durham will explore ways to support Black women, share resources for expectant families, and highlight efforts being made in maternal and child health. We hope this season of growth inspires you as much as it inspires us, and that together, we continue working toward a healthier and more equitable future
Family Matters Durham: Welcome to Our Spring Edition! Read More »
We are excited to share that Patients for Patient Safety US, a patient-led organization dedicated to safe, equitable care, recently invited our Executive Director, Bernadette Greene, and Breastfeed Durham to participate in patient safety and equity workshop in San Diego! PFPS US has many patient safety and diagnostic excellence projects including Project PIVOT which is bringing patients
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Exciting News from Beyond Birth Lactation Services (BBLS)! We are thrilled to share some fantastic news from our partners at Beyond Birth Lactation Services! This vital organization has been an incredible support for families navigating the early stages of parenthood, and now, BBLS is making their services even more accessible by accepting Medicaid! Whether you’re
Beyond Birth Lactation Services: New Location + Now Accepting Medicaid! Read More »
Families & Communities Rising, Inc. (FCR) is excited to announce that the application process for the 2025-2026 school year is now open for the FCR Head Start & Early Head Start programs! This no-cost childcare program is designed to support families in our community by offering high-quality early childhood education services. The Early Head Start
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In today’s unpredictable world, it’s essential to be prepared for emergencies—especially when it comes to infant feeding. Breastfeed Durham’s COO, Love Anderson, sat down with Rebekah Scroggy, RN BSN IBCLC of “Ceres Chill” to share valuable insights on how to safely manage infant feeding during crises. The latest Ceres Chill video and blog post provide
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The folks at Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute (CGBI) at UNC Chapel Hill’s Gillings School of Global Public Health have exciting news regarding their Ready, Set, Baby prenatal breastfeeding education resources! They have made important updates to Ready, Set, Baby in both the parent booklet and the educator flip chart. They’ve also added several new language
Updated Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute Ready, Set, Baby resources Read More »
On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed its budget resolution, which includes cutting $880,000 billion from Medicaid over the next ten years. The resolution now goes to the U.S. Senate for a vote. The Medicaid cuts included in the House budget resolution will directly and negatively impact people in North Carolina
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As an organization dedicated to supporting breastfeeding families, Breastfeed Durham understands that access to adequate nutrition is essential for maternal and infant health. Yet, proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and school meal programs threaten to put families in Durham and across North Carolina at greater risk of food insecurity. We must
Protecting Food Benefits for Breastfeeding Families in Durham, NC Read More »
