Breastfeed Durham

How the Lactation Collaborative Began: Co-Founder Jess Woon

When Jess Woon describes the work of the Breastfeed Durham Lactation Collaborative, the word that anchors everything is one most clinics never use. Our hope is that through the Collaborative, families feel more than educated. They feel held. A labor and delivery nurse turned postpartum nurse turned International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Jess co-founded the […]

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From a Hard Moment to a Warm Welcome: Simons Says Dip This Joins Breastfeeding Welcome Here

Every now and then something happens in our community that reminds us exactly why this work matters — and how good people respond when it does. This week, a Durham mother sat down to feed her baby at a local ice cream shop and was asked to cover up. For a nursing parent, that moment

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Protecting Our Future: Takeaways from Duke’s Climate Action Day

At Breastfeed Durham, we know that the health of our planet is inextricably linked to the health of our parents and babies. On April 22, 2026, members of our community gathered for Duke University’s second annual Climate Action Day. The event focused on a critical theme: Building Resilience in Communities. As we face rising temperatures

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That’s a Wrap! ✨ Reflections on the 2026 Pregnancy Expo & Family Festival

We are still floating on air! Despite Mother Nature’s attempt to rain on our parade, our community’s spirit was unshakeable. Moving from May 2nd to May 3rd was a whirlwind, but seeing many smiling faces at the Breastfeed Durham Pregnancy Expo & Family Festival made every pivot worth it. To Our Incredible Community Thank you for showing up for

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A Wonderful Afternoon of Music, Community, and Support: Thank You for Joining Our Cajun Brunch Fundraiser

On Sunday March 8th, friends of Breastfeed Durham gathered at Succotash Southern & Creole Kitchen for a joyful Cajun Brunch fundraiser filled with great food, live music, and warm community spirit. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us to celebrate and support the families we serve. Events like this remind us that building a Breastfeeding Family Friendly Durham truly takes a

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New Statewide Training Series

Addresses Critical Gaps in Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies, hosted by North Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition  Raleigh, NC — The North Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition, in collaboration with the SAFE Infant Feeding Team,  Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities and Healthy Blue, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina’s Medicaid Managed Care plan, is launching a

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Un Día a la Vez: Strengthening Maternal and Child Health Equity through Culturally Responsive, Peer-Led Breastfeeding Support

By Linels Higuera Ancidey, IBCLC, MPH Candidate, UNC Gillings School of Global Public HealthField Placement with Breastfeed Durham, Summer 2025 Breastfeeding is a cornerstone of maternal and child health, yet disparities persist across racial, ethnic, and linguistic groups. Spanish-speaking families in Durham face unique challenges, including limited culturally tailored lactation support and low Baby-Friendly Hospital

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A Need for Statewide Initiative: Take a Stand for Breastfeeding Families

Educators and students across North Carolina have shared their experiences with breastfeeding in schools: “With my first baby, I was given no time to pump during End of Course testing… I leaked through my shirt and my jacket and my shoes were soaked in milk. I developed mastitis because I couldn’t pump when I needed

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