Stay aBreast: Latina/x Breastfeeding Week

The Durham Digest

Semana de La Lactancia Latina
Latina/x Breastfeeding Week

As we continue celebrating National Breastfeeding Month 🤱🏽, we’re proud to recognize Semana de la Lactancia Latina, taking place this year from September 8–14! This year’s theme, “Raíces de Amor: Lactancia con Orgullo y Poder” — “Roots of Love: Breastfeeding with Pride and Power” — honors the love, strength, culture, and resilience that shape the breastfeeding journeys of Latino/x families.

Breastfeeding support should be accessible, welcoming, and culturally responsive for every family. Semana de la Lactancia Latina also shines a light on the unique barriers Latino/x families may face and the importance of language justice in ensuring families have access to the information, resources, and support they need.

This week, we’re celebrating the parents, families, lactation professionals, community leaders, and advocates who are helping create more inclusive and equitable breastfeeding support. Together, we can honor the traditions that connect us, amplify the voices of our communities, and empower every family to reach their breastfeeding goals. 🌎

The Breastfeed Durham Team

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🌟 Key Information for the Week

Semana de la Lactancia Latina
Sept. 8-14

From September 8–14, we’re celebrating the strength, traditions, and diversity of Latino/x families. This week is a chance to uplift community voices, honor cultural traditions, and recognize the importance of accessible, culturally responsive breastfeeding support. We’re proud to celebrate the families, leaders, and advocates working to create stronger and more inclusive communities for all. ¡Que viva la lactancia y nuestras raíces! ✨

📚 Resources 📚

We’re proud to offer one of the largest resources for Spanish-speaking families in the state, connecting families with trusted information, support, and community resources. Spanish-language lactation support through the Lactation Collaborative is also available, including home visits and clinic visits. When completing the intake form, select the appropriate options to request services in Spanish.

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The Farmworker Advocacy Network (FAN) is seeking an experienced, collaborative leader to coordinate statewide coalition operations, advocacy, engagement, and event planning. If you or someone in your network is passionate about advancing farmworker rights across North Carolina, check out the attached job description and apply today! Deadline: September 28th Key Requirements: Fluency in English and Spanish, 3+ years in coalition building, community organizing, advocacy, public health, or public policy; and experience working with farmworker or rural communities.

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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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