Stay aBreast: National Breastfeeding Month is Upon Us!

The Durham Digest

National Breastfeeding Month is Upon Us!

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August is National Breastfeeding Month, and we are celebrating by hitting the streets to connect with our community and local businesses! We are hosting three community outreach events across Durham, and we want YOU to join us as we celebrate and support breastfeeding families. Whether you’re a seasoned advocate or looking to get more involved, come walk with us to support family-friendly local businesses!

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August is here, and we're excited to celebrate National Breastfeeding Month with our Durham community! This month is an opportunity to recognize the strength of breastfeeding families and the healthcare providers, lactation professionals, community partners, and advocates who help make breastfeeding support possible every day.

This year's theme, "RISE: Resilience, Interdependence, Self-Determination, and Empowerment," reminds us that when families are supported by a strong community, everyone benefits. Here in Durham County, we're proud to work alongside organizations and individuals dedicated to ensuring every family has access to compassionate, equitable lactation support.

Throughout this month, we'll be celebrating National Breastfeeding Month by highlighting local events, sharing community resources, and recognizing the incredible work happening across Durham. We hope you'll join us in celebrating, connecting, and continuing to build a community where every family can thrive.

Here's to a month of learning, celebrating, and rising together!

The Breastfeed Durham Team

Aug 1 - Sept 22

National Breastfeeding Month is coming up! Check out the link below to learn more about the themes per week and save the dates.

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🌟 Key Information for the Week

August 1-7: World Breastfeeding Week

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Upcoming Events

Boobs, Banter, & Booze: July 30th

Boobs, Banter and Booze is back! And we are teaming up with Breastfeed Orange to host a gathering in anticipation of World Breastfeeding Week and National Breastfeeding Month. This is meant to be a space for people who serve lactating families in Orange County and the wider Triangle area to connect and get to know one another so we can better serve our community. We will be getting appetizers for the group, and folks can enjoy the full Haw River Tap and Table menu should you want drinks or additional food. We hope to see you there!

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Uplifting Black and Brown Lactation Success (UBBLS) Conference
August 6-7

The Uplifting Black and Brown Lactation Success (UBBLS) Conference seeks to examine these complex challenges and deepen connections among North Carolina's Black and Brown maternal health workforce by identifying and dismantling structural barriers to entry and retention. Through partnership and professional development opportunities, this conference aims to strengthen relationships, foster support structures, and facilitate educational journeys within the maternal health sector.

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North Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition Mixer: August 6th

Join the North Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition for our mixer following the UBBLS Conference — appetizers and community as we celebrate the start of National Breastfeeding Month. All are welcome, no RSVP required!

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Thank you to our financial partners!

This newsletter was made possible with the financial contributions of the Durham County Board of Commissioners, Durham County Office of the County Manager, Durham County Department of Public Health as part of the Improving Community Outcomes for Maternal and Child Health grant, Beyond Birth Lactation Services, Carolina Birth & Wellness, and donors like you.

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