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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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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Open-Access Postpartum Toolkit Materials Access free, evidence-based postpartum toolkit materials for care teams, birthing parents, and families here. Research and Reading List Podcast and Streams 2022-2023 Community of Practice Recordings The 4th Trimester Project team at UNC-Chapel Hill has support from the HRSA-funded NC Maternal Health Innovation Initiative to collaborate with North Carolina clinics to
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The U.S. Breastfeeding Committee is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2023 State and Territory Breastfeeding Reports! These expansive reports were developed to educate policymakers and the public on the status of breastfeeding where they live, compare their data to national averages, and highlight opportunities to address gaps in breastfeeding support. Each report describes how breastfeeding
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