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Take Action with the USBC: Prioritizing Babies in the Federal Budget

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We are proud to bring you the latest updates from the U.S. Breastfeeding Committee (USBC), an organization committed to promoting breastfeeding and supporting families. Today, we’re excited to share two important initiatives that call for your involvement: urging the President to prioritize babies in the federal budget and highlighting the impact of paid leave on […]

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📢 New resource alert! NC DHHS Making It Work Toolkit

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NC DHHS recently updated the web address for the “Making It Work Toolkit,” a valuable resource for supporting breastfeeding. From this point forward, the toolkit can be accessed at the following link: https://breastfeednc.com/nc-making-it-work-tool-kit/. The Making It Work Toolkit is a resource to help breastfeeding parents return to work. It is designed to provide assistance to breastfeeding

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Breastfeed Durham: A Leader in Promoting Breastfeeding Health Equity 

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In a recent Health Equity Impact Assessment conducted by ICO4MCH and facilitated by Lusajo Kajula on November 15, 2023, Breastfeed Durham’s commitment to breastfeeding support and its alignment with the 10 steps to a Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community were highlighted. Let’s delves into the key findings of the assessment and Breastfeed Durham’s innovative efforts in addressing

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Pump Power: Nicola Young Champions Breastfeeding Rights in the Workplace

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We are thrilled to announce that our very own Nicola Young, a dedicated Duke medical student and NC Schweitzer Fellow, has brilliantly articulated the rights of lactating employees in her compelling article, “You Have the Right to Pump Breast Milk At Work,” published in the Duke University Opinion and Analysis. Nicola, who passionately supports human

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Breastfeeding Advocacy: Nurturing Healthier Communities with Breastfeed Durham

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At Breastfeed Durham, our mission is to promote and normalize breastfeeding, particularly in communities and closing the disparity gap in breastfeeding and lactation, a key component in ensuring the health and well-being of parents and infants. We’re excited to share a significant milestone in our journey. Thanks to the generous support from Blue Line Media

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Breastfeeding & Lactation Support Policies for Medical Trainees

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Breastfeeding and lactation support for medical trainees affects their own health, the health of their children, and the health of the patients and families they will take care of in the future. Research has shown that when medical trainees choose to breastfeed, they often do not receive adequate support from their colleagues and institutions and

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📢 New resource alert! Public Health Approaches to Perinatal Substance Use

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The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) are pleased to announce the release of a special issue of the Maternal and Child Health Journal on public health approaches to perinatal substance use. DECEMBER 2023 SPECIAL ISSUE: PUBLIC HEALTH APPROACHES TO PERINATAL SUBSTANCE USE Almost 1 in 4 pregnancy-related deaths are

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Breastfeed Durham Unveils New “Breastfeeding Welcome Here” Signs in Partnership with Local Artist and Durham Parks and Rec

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Breastfeed Durham is thrilled to share a groundbreaking initiative that marks a significant stride towards completing step 2 of the 10 steps to Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities and a more inclusive and supportive Durham for breastfeeding families. Thanks to the generous funding from our Durham County Commissioners, we’ve embarked on a visionary partnership with Durham

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