Breastfeed Durham’s LGBTQ+ Human Milk Feeding Committee will be hosting our 2nd Annual Queer Family Planning Health fair on May 18, 2024 at Soul Sanctuary! There will be exhibitors and speakers about various aspects of family planning, including fertility, adoption, legal issues, lactation, and more. In anticipation of the big event, this blog will provide […]
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As we welcome the summer of 2024, a groundbreaking initiative is set to enrich the lives of families across North Carolina. The SUN Bucks program, spearheaded by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), promises to alleviate the financial burden of grocery shopping for qualifying families with school-aged children. This initiative is
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In March 2024, amidst an ongoing struggle with data and healthcare equity, the North Carolina Maternal Mortality Review Committee (MMRC) released its report covering maternal deaths in the state during 2018 and 2019 and can be found here. This period marks not only a crucial phase in healthcare and policy but also coincides with the birth of
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Do you ever lay in bed at night and wonder if what you’re doing is helping the community? What we are doing is working!!!!! Our premature birth rate has dropped by 8% in Durham, North Carolina compared to a 1% decrease for North Carolina overall. In our quest for improved maternal and infant health, the
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As we mark the commencement of Black Maternal Health Week, a moment of reflection at the day’s end has brought to light a pressing concern that sits heavily with me. Living in the so-called city of medicine, we find ourselves amidst a paradox where the disparities in infant and maternal health are among the highest
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On April 9, 2024 Breastfeed Durham met with the Durham Art’s Council and Durham Parts and Rec. We were given authorization to order 40 Breastfeeding Welcome here signs for Durham Parks! For those interested in supporting this impactful initiative and owning a piece of its inspiring message, art from the “Breastfeeding Welcome Signs” project can
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EDITOR’S NOTE This is a big day for our organization. I’ve always said I’d run this newsletter until racism no longer existed, and I can’t believe we’ve reached that day. Racism is over and we are, too. Our funders made this newsletter possible. You can give one last time, by donating on PayPal, Patreon, or Venmo @antiracismdaily. Thank
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Aya Birth & Community Wellness is now in Phase I of offering services to the Triangle Community! While they are unable to offer births just yet, they are thrilled to announce their new Open Access Maternity Clinic! Holding true to the midwifery model of care, Aya offers access to affordable Prenatal, Postpartum and Newborn care,
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In a significant step forward for breastfeeding advocacy and community support, Breastfeed Durham is thrilled to announce the launch of the Breastfeeding Communities shop! This initiative is more than just a marketplace; it’s a hub of empowerment, unity, and encouragement for breastfeeding families and the broader Durham community. Our shop offers a unique collection of
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April marks National Minority Health Month, a time to bring awareness to the health disparities that affect racial and ethnic minority populations and to advocate for health equity across our communities. One significant area where local businesses can make a profound impact is in supporting breastfeeding families, directly contributing to reducing infant and maternal mortality
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