Editor’s note (September 2026): This post is kept as part of Breastfeed Durham’s history; the event or information it describes is from 2022 and may no longer be current. A very special thank you to everyone who helped support the family festival and health fair. We were to able to connect and serve over 300 […]
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Editor’s note (September 2026): This post is kept as part of Breastfeed Durham’s historical record from 2022. THANK YOU to everyone who joined Breastfeed Durham at the Family Festival and Health Fair. We had so much fun rocking with the kids at the Family Fest. In June, we look forward to a month of exciting
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The current infant formula shortage has left families fearful and stressed about meeting the needs of their infants and young children. Breastfeed Durham is concerned about the health and safety of all children and their families. We have been working in partnership with our parent organization, Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities, and Piedmont Health. We hope that the
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Duke has an opening for a full-time IBCLC. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS · Bachelor’s degree in nursing, health, nutrition, or related field required. · Certification by IBLCE (International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners) is required. The position requires a bachelor’s degree, but it doesn’t have to be in nursing. Duke has had other candidates with bachelor’s in non-health fields
There is a new Breastfeeding Medicine and Lactation Service Line Launching at Duke Family Medicine Center! Duke Family Medicine Center provides prenatal care (through group classes called Centering Pregnancy and individual care) in addition to serving the whole family as a primary care practice. In August 2021, the clinic launched a new breastfeeding medicine and lactation service line which will include
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Families in our community are coming together on Saturday, May 14, 2022 from 3-6 PM at Forest Hills Park for an opportunity to celebrate (RSVP). The last two years have been particularly difficult and isolating. Thinking about safety protocols and all the needs in our community, Breastfeed Durham is hosting a family festival and health
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Editor’s note (September 2026): This post is kept as part of Breastfeed Durham’s historical record from 2022. The North Carolina A&T Lactation Program is hosting free Prenatal Lactation Classes for families. This is a free opportunity for expecting and currently nursing parents. The class is open to all members in the community who are interested
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Editor’s note (September 2026): This post is kept as part of Breastfeed Durham’s historical record from 2022. The fifth annual national Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW) campaign, founded and led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, will be April 11-17. This will be a week of awareness, activism, and community building. Did you know? About
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Editor’s note (September 2026): This post is kept as part of Breastfeed Durham’s historical record from 2022. Black Maternal Health Week Webinar The Black Mamas Matter Alliance is hosting a webinar, Policy Leaders in Conversation during #BMHW22, on Wednesday, April 13, from 1-2 p.m. ET. The event will feature the nation’s top policymakers, experts, and
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Editor’s note (September 2026): This post is kept as part of Breastfeed Durham’s history; the event or information it describes is from 2022 and may no longer be current. We are thrilled to invite you to register to attend Equity Before Birth’s Dance-a-Thon Fundraiser in honor of Black Maternal Health Awareness Week. The Equity Before
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