Carolina Birth & Wellness

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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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2023 State of WIC Report

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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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First Food Equity: Impact of Birth Experience on Breastfeeding

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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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Volunteers Needed: Equity Before Birth Dance Party

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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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Urge Members of the 118th Congress to Prioritize Breastfeeding

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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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Job Opportunity: Project Coordinator for Black Breastfeeding Coalition

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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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Free Breastfeeding Support Group

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Milestones Pediatric and Maternal Nutrition offers a free monthly support group in Cary, Raleigh, & Durham for breastfeeding parents and their little ones. This group is staffed by an IBCLC and clinical social worker and is designed for breastfeeding parents and their little ones. They offer an opportunity to feed & weigh your baby along

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