The report found that 1,205 people died of maternal causes in the U.S. in 2021. That represents a 40% increase from the previous year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics released a Health e-Stats report titled “Maternal Mortality Rates in the United States, 2021.” The report presents new data on 2021 maternal […]
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Carolina Birth & Wellness is a holistic resource center offering physical, emotional, and educational support for all possible reproductive healthcare experiences. They provide breastfeeding families with the assistance they need at every step of their journey, from prenatal Infant Feeding Essentials classes to insurance-covered IBCLC support. Their postpartum doulas, whether daytime or overnight, help parents navigate breastfeeding in home. They
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BreastfeedLA recently collaborated with TSA and ACLU SoCal to put together a phenomenal resource on how to support lactating travelers. This resource was used to train TSA workers on how to support lactating travelers, and over 3000 TSA workers have since been trained using this resource. Some of the questions that are addressed in this
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The National WIC Association released the “2023 State of WIC Report: Building the Bridge to a Healthier Future.” Supported by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the report centers infant feeding, economic equity, and modernization of the WIC program. It brings lessons learned in 2022 to the forefront of the conversation on reforms, innovation, and policy. This report assesses
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If you are a Durham resident, please consider signing the Have a Heart Campaign. The Holistic Empathetic Assistance Response Team (HEART) program was launched in June 2022 by the Community Safety Department of the City of Durham. HEART is designed to provide care to Durham residents during nonviolent mental health crises or quality of life concerns.
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On April 11, 2023, Breastfeed Durham hosted a presentation and discussion on how one’s birth experience intersects with breastfeeding by Tonya Daniel, MHL, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), IBCLC as part of our First Food Equity Webinar Series. We invite you to view this transformative presentation and discussion from our First Food Equity Webinar Series. Often people focus on breastfeeding
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Equity Before Birth is organizing a Dance Party Fundraiser in observance of Black Maternal Health Week on Friday, April 14. Do you want to get involved and volunteer at Equity Before Birth’s Dance Party for Black Maternal Health Week? They need volunteers in a variety of roles! More detailed information about volunteer roles can be found here. Click
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Would you like to urge Congress to establish a national paid family and medical leave program and address gaps in lactation accommodation protections for employees and students? Sign the letter: https://web.usbreastfeeding.org/atlas/forms/general/33 Contact your legislators: https://www.votervoice.net/USBC/Campaigns/99190/Respond We have changed the law before. Let’s do it again! Senators and Representatives are back on Capitol Hill, marking the
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Join us for our next coalition meeting on April 3, 2023 at 11 am! If you haven’t heard we have renamed the group to the Tea & Milk Coalition. We have expanded our mission to reach not only Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) families, but also Middle Eastern and Refugee families in
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Breastfeed Durham is currently seeking a Project Coordinator to lead our Black Breastfeeding Coalition. This is a volunteer opportunity that will transition into a paid position within 2-3 months. We are offering a chance to make a meaningful impact in our community by promoting and supporting Black families in their human milk feeding journey. The
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