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Durham Public Schools Achieves Step 10 of a Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community

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Durham Public Schools (DPS) has officially met Step 10 of the Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities initiative! This milestone ensures that breastfeeding education is integrated into community-wide curricula, helping to normalize human lactation and empower future generations with essential knowledge and support. The Journey to Step 10: Breastfeeding Friendly Education in our K-12 Schools Breastfeed Durham […]

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Community Choice Award

Community Choice Award

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Introducing the Community Choice Award: Celebrating Quiet Champions of Lactation Equity At Breastfeed Durham, we believe that supporting breastfeeding, chest feeding, and human milk feeding families is everyone’s job. And yet, we know that institutional barriers—bureaucracy, red tape, and even internal politics—can sometimes prevent organizations from formally participating in recognition programs like our Breastfeeding Welcome

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World Breastfeeding Week 2025

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Editor’s note (September 2026): This April 2025 post announced that year’s World Breastfeeding Week theme; it is kept as part of Breastfeed Durham’s history rather than current information. 🌍 Slogan Announced for 2025 World Breastfeeding Week! Each year, the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) brings the global community together to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week—held annually from August 1–7,

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Durham Tech’s Journey Toward Becoming a Breastfeeding-Friendly Campus

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Durham Technical Community College is making significant strides toward becoming a Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community (BFFC) Partner. While they have not yet met all the criteria for full designation, the institution has taken important steps to support lactating students, staff, and faculty. Their ongoing efforts demonstrate a commitment to normalizing, promoting, and celebrating breastfeeding and chestfeeding on campus.

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Human Milk Feeding Strategic Plan

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On February 28, 2025, during Breastfeed Durham’s annual Breastfeeding Symposium and Networking Event, Director Jenkins of the Durham County Department of Public Health officially signed the Human Milk Feeding Strategic Plan into action — marking a powerful milestone for lactation equity in our community. This 10-year plan lays out bold goals to improve support for

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A Heartwarming Story of Confidence and Support: Breastfeeding Welcome Here Signs in Durham

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At Breastfeed Durham, we’re excited to share a heartwarming moment from our community, made possible by our new Breastfeeding Welcome Here signs, in partnership with a local artist and Durham Parks and Recreation. One of our community members recently shared her beautiful experience while out for a walk with her seven-week-old daughter. As her daughter

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North Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition: Reflections on Lactation in Educational Settings

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Are you a teacher or educator in North Carolina? Please consider sharing your experience breastfeeding or expressing milk while working as a teacher or educator to help us advocate for better lactation practices in educational settings!  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGeHgneroSkHPiHhkyZhH4gJKFWJL0QcAHVmTftawwA_x3yw/viewform

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Get Ready for Baby: Prenatal Lactation Prep Consultation/Class Available Now!

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Expecting a baby? One of the best ways to prepare for breastfeeding is by taking a comprehensive prenatal lactation class—and we’ve got just the thing for you! Triangle Lactation‘s Prenatal Lactation Prep Consultation/Class has been totally revamped with the latest information and insights. This is the most informative and convenient breastfeeding prep class you can

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Spotlight: Family Matters Durham & ICO4MCH

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Breastfeed Durham is excited to highlight the incredible work of Family Matters Durham, an initiative under the Improving Community Outcomes for Maternal and Child Health (ICO4MCH) program. This project is transforming breastfeeding support in our community by ensuring that every family has access to the resources they need to meet their infant feeding goals. Through Family Matters Durham, local

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Supporting Families in Need: Durham Food Resource Map and End Hunger Durham Pantry List

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As we celebrate Minority Health Month and Black Maternal Health Week this April, it’s essential to acknowledge not only the importance of equitable healthcare and lactation practices but also the barriers that many families in our community face, including food insecurity. For families experiencing food insecurity, the challenges are multifaceted, affecting not just access to

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