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 equity, which is the opportunity for every person to have good health regardless of social and economic factors.
Below we have list the Human Milk Feeding Goals, Points, Strategies, & Indicators with in the PHSP:
- 2C Strengthen policies to support breastfeeding in the workplace and in childcare centers, and increase knowledge and uptake of breastfeeding friendly policies
- 2D Increase enrollment in Pathway 2 and Pathway 3 lactation training programs, and increase reimbursement for the breastfeeding support workforce
- 2G Eliminate taxation on sanitary products including menstrual supplies, diapers, and breastfeeding supplies
- 4B Develop secondary and post- secondary education initiatives such as child care, parental leave, and breastfeeding accommodations to support educational goals during the childbearing years
- 6D Increase businesses, faith entities, and public buildings that qualify as breastfeeding friendly, and normalize breastfeeding in public spaces
- 7I Promote the use of the Breastfeeding Attrition Prediction Tool-Breastfeeding Control (BAPT-BFC), and/or another applicable screening tool, by maternal health providers to identify mothers at risk for not meeting their breastfeeding goal
- 9K Make it easier for families and people of reproductive age to receive mental, physical, and behavioral health supports, including breastfeeding support, during times of disaster and recovery
- 10H Improve maternal care for incarcerated pregnant people by eliminating the use of shackling and ensuring adequate prenatal and postpartum care, nutrition, and breastfeeding support
- 10K Promote access to comprehensive breastfeeding education and support services including medical lactation services
- 10Q Support the creation of a statewide 24-hour breastfeeding support hotline
- 10R Develop education on trauma- informed breastfeeding support and consultation for maternal and pediatric care providers
See the full report below.