N.C. A&T Human Lactation P2P

10/01/2025

Today kicks off International Babywearing Week, and we’re celebrating with a beautiful moment from the lactation support group led by our program graduates at the Cone Health Center for Women’s Healthcare every Tuesday at 10am.

Shanta (Class of 2025) newly postpartum with baby DJ, joined her first group today. With the support of Jade and Shontia (Class of 2024) she tried babywearing and upright bottle-feeding and for the very first time, DJ didn’t spit up! 🥳

This is the power of community, education, and Aggie excellence. 💙💛

10/01/2025

We're excited to have Cierra on the USLCA Board!

Meet Cierra, USLCA's new Secretary! Cierra Murphy-Higgs, MS, EdS, IBCLC, is a perinatal mental health advocate, lactation consultant, and educator dedicated to providing culturally responsive, evidence-based care to support families. She serves as the Didactic Coordinator for the Human Lactation Pathway 2 Program at North Carolina A&T State University, where she mentors future professionals and develops learner-focused content. Cierra speaks nationally on the intersection of perinatal mental health and infant feeding, and also serves as a perinatal behavioral health coach at Family Well Health, overseeing a peer coaching certification program. Passionate about interdisciplinary collaboration, she works to provide equitable access to care and address disparities for vulnerable populations.

Please join us in giving Cierra a warm welcome to the USLCA Board!

10/01/2025

Need breastfeeding support but don’t want the hassle of scheduling an appointment?
Our FREE Drop-In Clinic is here for you — no appointment needed, just come as you are. 💕

Led by Leslie Owens, RN IBCLC, you’ll receive expert guidance and gentle support from trained students who truly care.

⏰ Clinic Hours (EST):
✔️ Wednesdays: 9AM–3PM
✔️ Saturdays: 10AM–2PM
✔️ Sundays: 4PM–8PM

✨ Stop by, ask your questions, and leave feeling more confident in your breastfeeding journey.

🔗 Join here: https://lactation.vsee.me/u/clinic

09/26/2025

🎶 “What you need? What, what you need?” We’ve got it!

Our 6th cohort truly has it ALL!

We have researchers, scientists, doulas, social workers, mental health professionals, podcasters and more.
The depth of their brilliance and talent cannot be contained!

Now let’s talk impact. Although race isn’t formally recorded, as of 2024 it’s believed that less than 2% of IBCLCs in the United States are Black, with some sources estimating up to 5%. And yet, we stand proud as the leading producer of Black and POC IBCLCs in the world. We are also the only Human Lactation Pathway 2 Program at an HBCU, the largest HBCU in the nation might we add.

Knowing we are shaping and diversifying this field fills us with immeasurable pride.

Say hello to the future of lactation, the Class of 2026! ✨

09/23/2025

It's National Child Passenger Safety Week!

Come and have your car seat installation checked by a certified child passenger safety technician, get questions answered, and raise awareness about best practices in properly securing children in their seats!

The best part? No appointment needed!

09/16/2025

FREE SUPPORT GROUP EVERY TUESDAY!

✨ Join us every Tuesday from 10 AM – 12 PM at CWH-MedCenter for Women for our FREE Lactation Support Group!

💜 Whether you’re nursing, pumping, or combo feeding with formula – you are welcome here.

Come for:
• 🍼 A cozy, supportive space for lactating parents and little ones
• ⚖️ A chance to weigh your baby (because we know you’re curious!)
• 🍎 Fun food & great company
• 💬 Guidance, encouragement, and connection

We meet upstairs in the conference room. Bring your baby ready to feed if you’d like to latch, or feel free to bring your pump or bottle.

👶 Lap babies and lactating parents of all kinds are welcome. Come hungry for support, food, and friendship!

09/09/2025

Are you passionate about supporting families and interested in starting a career in lactation but not sure where to begin?

Come join us for a virtual open house and learn all about the N.C. A&T Human Lactation Pathway 2 Program. This is your chance to see how you can become part of the movement to improve breastfeeding rates and strengthen the health of our communities.

Our very first fall semester session is just one week away on Tuesday, September 16th at 6pm.

Click here to register: https://bit.ly/P2POpenHouse1 or tap the link in our bio.

If you cannot make it next week, we got you covered. The next session will be held on Tuesday, October 21st at 6pm.

We cannot wait to welcome you and show you how your future in lactation can begin right here at N.C. A&T!

08/27/2025

Look at our graduate Amber Bell c/o 2025 💛💙

08/27/2025

08/27/2025