Emerald Doulas has exciting news for 2024: they’re adding Toddler Years classes and New Dads Meetup to their robust programming calendar! The Toddler Years seminars will cover a range of diverse topics: Registration for each seminar is limited, and each class offering varies in price. Learn more and reserve your space by completing the registration […]
In a recent Health Equity Impact Assessment conducted by ICO4MCH and facilitated by Lusajo Kajula on November 15, 2023, Breastfeed Durham’s commitment to breastfeeding support and its alignment with the 10 steps to a Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community were highlighted. Let’s delves into the key findings of the assessment and Breastfeed Durham’s innovative efforts in addressing
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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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At Breastfeed Durham, our mission is to promote and normalize breastfeeding, particularly in communities and closing the disparity gap in breastfeeding and lactation, a key component in ensuring the health and well-being of parents and infants. We’re excited to share a significant milestone in our journey. Thanks to the generous support from Blue Line Media
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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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The Lactancia Latina Coalition (formerly known as the Pro-Lactancia Hispana Coalition) is excited to welcome in the new year with a few updates. __ La Coalición de Lactancia Latina (anteriormente conocida como la Coalición Pro-Lactancia Hispana) se complace en darle la bienvenida al nuevo año con algunos anuncios:
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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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Breastfeed Durham is thrilled to share a groundbreaking initiative that marks a significant stride towards completing step 2 of the 10 steps to Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities and a more inclusive and supportive Durham for breastfeeding families. Thanks to the generous funding from our Durham County Commissioners, we’ve embarked on a visionary partnership with Durham
