Advocacy

The U.S. Breastfeeding Committee released the recording for the “New Rights for Lactating Students: Supporting Lactating Students Under Title IX” webinar. Beginning in August 2024, students will have the legal right to lactation breaks, space, and other accommodations. To help education institutions, lactation support providers, and advocates understand what the new protections mean for lactating students, this webinar offers

Welcome to the Breastfeed Durham Parents’ Choice Awards 2024! In celebration of National Breastfeeding Month and our ongoing commitment to supporting breastfeeding families, we’re thrilled to invite you to participate in recognizing the most breastfeeding-friendly businesses in Durham. We honor the essence of ‘mothering’—an inclusive, nurturing approach to community care that transcends gender and cultural

We’re excited to bring our community members and advocates a groundbreaking way to support the breastfeeding families in Durham: the Breastfeed Durham shop. This initiative is not only a milestone for our Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities (BFFC) initiative but also a vibrant platform that bridges the gap between advocacy and tangible support. Through the shop,

In a world where inclusivity and support for new parents are increasingly valued, businesses have the opportunity to make a profound difference by becoming breastfeeding-friendly establishments. Creating an environment where nursing mothers feel welcomed and supported not only aligns with principles of equality and compassion but also yields numerous benefits for both the business and

In March 2024, amidst an ongoing struggle with data and healthcare equity, the North Carolina Maternal Mortality Review Committee (MMRC) released its report covering maternal deaths in the state during 2018 and 2019 and can be found here. This period marks not only a crucial phase in healthcare and policy but also coincides with the birth of