N.C. A&T Human Lactation P2P

02/27/2026

We’re baaaack! ✨

UBBLS 2026 is officially happening August 5th–7th, 2026 in Greensboro, N.C. 🎉

Go ahead and put this on your calendar NOW! Stay tuned… more details are on the way.

We cannot wait to see you this year! ✨

02/27/2026

History is being made every day. In honor of Black History Month, join us as we spotlight a few modern day Black Breastfeeding History Makers.

In 1987, Dr. Kimarie Bugg DNP, FNP - BC, MPH, IBCLC became the first African American International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in the United States, breaking barriers in the field of lactation. In 2011, Dr. Bugg went on to found Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere (ROSE), a national non-profit dedicated to reducing breastfeeding disparities within the Black community.

For nearly four decades, Dr. Bugg has focused on improving breastfeeding access and outcomes in marginalized communities, training healthcare providers and community leaders, and advocating for racial and health equity in maternal and child care.

To learn more about ROSE, please visit their website at breastfeedingrose.org

[Image: Dr. Kimarie Bugg Text: Black Breastfeeding History Maker, Dr. Kimarie Bugg DNP, FNP -BC, MPH, FAAN, IBCLC ]

02/26/2026

Happening TODAY at 10am!

Lactation consultants, pediatricians, midwives, and mental health providers often work in silos. Yet we all share the same goal: putting families first. What if we could align our practice with our values?

Join “Interdisciplinary Collaboration for Advancing Lactation Support” - a panel where lactation professionals explore how to turn our shared values into seamless collaboration.

You’ll learn to:

- Describe how collaboration between providers improves continuity of care and family outcomes.

- Identify common barriers to interdisciplinary communication and propose strategies to overcome them in your practice.

- Apply practical approaches for building sustainable collaborative care models that integrate clinical expertise and community resources.

Join the conversation with: Moderated by Cierra Murphy-Higgs, MS, EdS, IBCLC - Didactic Coordinator, NC A&T Human Lactation Pathway 2 Program.

Featuring:

- Jamilla Walker, CNM, IBCLC - bridging midwifery & lactation care

- Dr. Cherece Grier, MD - integrating pediatric & lactation perspectives

“It takes a village to raise a child.” Imagine if that village could work seamlessly together.

Reserve your spot today! https://uslca.org/providers/events/virtual/live-webinars/ #!event/2026/2/26/interdisciplinary-collaboration-for-advancing-lactation-support

02/23/2026

A Quick Reminder ✨

Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are officially OPEN and will close on Monday, April 20, at 11:59 PM.

To be considered complete, your application must include:
• The Graduate College application
• The supplemental application
• Two written letters of support

Ready to apply? Visit our website and click “Apply Now” to access the Graduate School portal. Before reaching out, we encourage you to review our Frequently Asked Questions section, as many common questions are answered there.

If you still need support, feel free to email us at ncatp2p@ncat.edu.

We’re wishing you clarity, confidence, and success as you complete your application. 💛

02/21/2026

❗Now available: ABM’s new Breastfeeding and Substance Use handout.

This evidence-based resource is designed to support patient counseling and shared decision-making, with practical guidance on substance use considerations, treatment compatibility with breastfeeding, and infant safety.

Explore the resource and use it in your practice https://www.bfmed.org/parent-handouts

02/21/2026

💜✨ You Matter Village — Perinatal Mental Health Support Group

Pregnancy and postpartum can bring joy… and overwhelm.
Anxiety. Mood shifts. Identity changes. Exhaustion.

At MAAME, we believe your mental health matters just as much as your physical health.

We’re honored to have our Guilford County Community-Based Doula, Shatrell Pulliam, serving as facilitator for this space. Shatrell brings compassionate, culturally grounded support and understands the lived experiences of the families we serve.

You Matter Village is designed for birthing people navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenting.

🌿 Safe, judgment-free space
🌿 Peer support & guided discussion
🌿 Stress management tools
🌿 Community connection — because healing happens in village

Whether you’re feeling isolated, stretched thin, or simply need space to exhale — you belong here.

📍 Serving Guilford County families
📩 Register through the link in bio or DM us for details

You are not weak.
You are not alone.
You matter.

02/10/2026

Your child should be your top priority when driving, so don't neglect one of the most important things!

Get your car seat installed and serviced so that your baby can be ready to hit the road with their snacky snacks and choccy milk!

02/10/2026