MAAME, Inc. 2024 Service Enrollment Period Coming Soon

It Takes a Village

Durham County Residents

For eligible Durham County resident MAAME, Inc. has FREE sponsored services for 100 BIPOC birthing over 2-years. Families who don’t qualify, will still be able to access services at a sliding scale, as long services are still available.

It Takes A Village Doula Program

MAAME, Inc’s “It Takes A Village” Perinatal Health community-driven model provides Black, Indigenous, and other Birthing People of Color and those in need access to community-driven perinatal services to support individuals and families from birth and beyond.

This program is open to 100 eligible Durham country birthing residents who identify as BIPOC; high risk or at risk for a high-risk pregnancy; and who have other social determinants of health needs.

Healthcare navigation
Individualized care plan
Full-spectrum doula support
Lactation Support
Maternal Mental Health Support
Family planning guidance
Access to community health nurses and other specialists
Community referrals locally and across the states
Monthly educational classes, workshops and events for birthing people and their families

Participants will get access to support for up to 24 months between pregnancy and postpartum. Participants not eligible will be able to receive services at a sliding scale

This program is all for Durham County residents only.

You Matter Maternal Mental Health & Wellness

Mental Health Support is provided to birthing people with children ages 0-5. Clients receiving the service will be triaged between three tiers of treatment depending on the frequency and level of intervention personalization. All mental health support is delivered by trained mental health specialists.

*Participants in MAAME’s You Matter Maternal Mental Health & Wellness program will receive between 6-9 individual mental health sessions based on their intake assessment. Services will be provided by a trained by a behavioral health peer support specialist or a clinical LCSW..

Mocha Milk Club Lactation Clinic & Support

Embrace a fulfilling breastfeeding journey with our Mocha Milk Club Lactation Clinic. Specializing in compassionate, expert lactation advice and resources, we’re here to support, empower, and guide new parents in nurturing their babies.

MAAME’s Lactation Clinic is available to all new parents in need of lactation support. The clinic is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10am to 3pm. Walk-in are welcome. The Mocha Milk Club Peer Support Group is also open to all pregnant and postpartum families. We meet virtually the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7pm and the 4th Saturday of the month in-person at 10:30am. Please email lactationteam@maameinc.org for more information.

Mothers & Babies

In partnership with Durham County Health department, MAAME, Inc. Northwestern University’s Mothers & Babies Program. Mothers and Babies helps parents improve their mood by fostering skills to cope with stress. The program focuses on:

Tools and support for pregnant and new parents to help manage stress
Promoting healthy bonding with baby
Promoting healthy communication and social support
Techniques and activities to help babies learn

Beyond Birth: Nurturing Beginnings Postpartum Support

In partnership with Family Connects Durham, MAAME, Inc. Durham—dedicated to supporting Black, Brown, and other historically neglected communities who recently had a baby 0 to12 months old with MAAME’s COMPASS Doulas.

Enjoy a nurse home visits, postpartum doula support, maternal mental health support, educational resources, and support groups that understand and celebrate your unique journey into new parenthood.

Your well-being is our mission, beyond the first six weeks.

This program is enrolling postpartum clients in all of Durham County

Ready to Get Support on Your Pregnancy Journey or for your Loved One?

MAAME, Inc. provides services to individuals and families in Durham, Wake, Orange, Alamance, and Johnston counties. All other services are accessible virtually via telehealth, in North Carolina. Interested in learning more, please apply for services.