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Indigenous Milk Medicine Week | August 8–14

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At Breastfeed Durham, we are honored to amplify the powerful leadership of the Indigenous Milk Medicine Collective as they prepare to host the 7th Annual Indigenous Milk Medicine Week (IMMW) — a week-long virtual gathering rooted in joy, healing, and cultural reclamation. This year’s theme, “Unapologetically Indigenous: Love, Landback, and Liberation,” invites us all to witness, respect, and uplift Milk Medicine […]

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Breastfeed Durham’s Love Anderson to Share Insights on Communication Strategies at National Breastfeeding Conference in June

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DURHAM, N.C., May 22, 2023 – Breastfeeding advocate Love Anderson, co-founder of Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities, is one of three featured speakers participating in this year’s National Breastfeeding Conference and Convening event being held June 8 to 10 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Bethesda, MD. The session, themed “Raise Your Voice: Communication Strategies to

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2023 North Carolina Breastfeeding Report

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The U.S. Breastfeeding Committee is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2023 State and Territory Breastfeeding Reports! These expansive reports were developed to educate policymakers and the public on the status of breastfeeding where they live, compare their data to national averages, and highlight opportunities to address gaps in breastfeeding support. Each report describes how breastfeeding

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Critical Support for Lactating People

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The Senate is busy negotiating federal budget decisions so it’s critical that they hear from constituents right now! Join the US Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) in urging Congress to increase funding for the CDC Hospitals Promoting Breastfeeding program. This program provides critical support for lactating people in hospitals, communities, and workplaces across the country and works to address ongoing disparities in

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