Last November the Equity Research Action Coalition was excited to launch the inaugural “Black Babies Awareness Month.” We want to spotlight and celebrate Black infants, families and the people and organizations that support them. This is an opportunity to draw public attention to the challenges they face and the programs and service providers that help meet […]
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For many parents, including myself, a family’s primary care providers are critical to successful lactation. Especially when you have a child with health challenges, you see your primary care provider every few days in the beginning. Our primary care provider was our point of contact for everything. Having truly supportive healthcare clinics, means having support
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A few weeks ago Breastfeed Durham had the pleasure of meeting with Brianna Monk, MA, MPH, from the NC Department of Health and Human Services. Brianna took the opportunity to remind us that NC Medicaid postpartum health care coverage has increased from 60 days to 12 months for eligible beneficiaries. Please take a moment, right now,
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Durham County Department of Public Health is excited to announce we’ve initiated partnership with Breastfeed Durham for the provision of the Improving Community Outcomes for Maternal and Child Health (ICO4MCH) initiative. Funded by the North Carolina Division of Public Health, this initiative is intended to improve birth outcomes, reduce infant mortality, and improve the health
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As I was enjoying a cup of spiced tea on a crisp fall morning, I came across the newsletter from Beyond Birth Lactation Services. It made me giggle and excited to see new lactation support options. From their Weekly Parent Support Group to their monthly mindfulness classes, there are great opportunities for families. In 2024,
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New Saturday Cafes: Online cafe continues on the third Saturday, October 15th, at 9:30am! NEW IN-PERSON La Leche League Cafe Saturday, November 5 at 9:30am! Cafes are more casual meetings for support and socializing! Breastfeeding is natural, but it doesn’t always come naturally. La Leche League of Durham offers support to all who want to
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The Breastfeed Durham Community has been invited to attend a special virtual event. The Community-Campus Partnerships for Health is hosting an online screening and conversation of The Color of Care. The Color of Care chronicles how people of color suffer from systemically substandard healthcare. COVID-19 exposed what they have long understood and lived: they do
Baby Bistro will meet every Monday from 11a-12p starting October 3rd, 2022. Every second Monday of the month will be bilingual English/Spanish. The goal of this group is to serve the needs of infants and families in those first few months after birth. Lactation consultants will be available with the weighing scale to provide education
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As we embark on so much change in the Durham community, Breastfeed Durham wanted to take a moment to highlight the NC Perinatal Health Strategic Plan (PHSP). PHSP serves as a statewide guide to improve maternal and infant health and the health of all people of reproductive age. The plan’s primary focus is increasing health
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Join Diapers for Black Durham for a diaper giveaway! Stop by to pick up a free box of diapers, wipes on October 8, 2022 at 10-12 PM. This event is specifically for Black Families across Durham. Please share with your networks.
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