The current infant formula shortage has left families fearful and stressed about meeting the needs of their infants and young children. Breastfeed Durham is concerned about the health and safety of all children and their families. We have been working in partnership with our parent organization, Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities, and Piedmont Health. We hope that the […]
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Duke has an opening for a full-time IBCLC. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS · Bachelor’s degree in nursing, health, nutrition, or related field required. · Certification by IBLCE (International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners) is required. The position requires a bachelor’s degree, but it doesn’t have to be in nursing. Duke has had other candidates with bachelor’s in non-health fields
There is a new Breastfeeding Medicine and Lactation Service Line Launching at Duke Family Medicine Center! Duke Family Medicine Center provides prenatal care (through group classes called Centering Pregnancy and individual care) in addition to serving the whole family as a primary care practice. In August 2021, the clinic launched a new breastfeeding medicine and lactation service line which will include
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Families in our community are coming together on Saturday, May 14, 2022 from 3-6 PM at Forest Hills Park for an opportunity to celebrate (RSVP). The last two years have been particularly difficult and isolating. Thinking about safety protocols and all the needs in our community, Breastfeed Durham is hosting a family festival and health
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Las familias de nuestra comunidad se reunirán el 14 de mayo de 2022 de 3 a 6 p.m. en Forest Hills Park para tener la oportunidad de celebrar (RSVP). Los últimos dos años han sido particularmente difíciles y aislados. Pensando en los protocolos de seguridad y todas las necesidades de nuestra comunidad, Breastfeed Durham organiza
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Join Breastfeed Durham for a day of advocacy. Reach out to your favorite locally owned business or community organization and encourage them to apply to become a Breastfeeding Friendly Community Partner. Or reach out to your favorite bodega and/or the safe places for breastfeeding families. We intentionally ask those of you who are connected to
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The North Carolina A&T Lactation Program is hosting free Prenatal Lactation Classes for families. This is a free opportunity for expecting and currently nursing parents. The class is open to all members in the community who are interested in learning more about breastfeeding/chestfeeding, pumping and more. Register at the link below. Classes will be held
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The fifth annual national Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW) campaign, founded and led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, will be April 11-17. This will be a week of awareness, activism, and community building. Did you know? About 75.5% of Black infants are breastfed compared to more than 85% of White and Latinx moms. (Source:
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Black Maternal Health Week Webinar The Black Mamas Matter Alliance is hosting a webinar, Policy Leaders in Conversation during #BMHW22, on Wednesday, April 13, from 1-2 p.m. ET. The event will feature the nation’s top policymakers, experts, and advocates who are leading the fight to end the maternal mortality crisis among Black women in the United States.
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We are thrilled to invite you to register to attend Equity Before Birth’s Dance-a-Thon Fundraiser in honor of Black Maternal Health Awareness Week. The Equity Before Birth fundraiser will take place on Friday, April 15th from 4p – 7p at the Museum of Life and Science in Durham. Please help spread the word as they aim to raise
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