Breastfeeding Communities

North Carolina Central University’s Commitment to Breastfeeding Families

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Over the past year, our relationship with North Carolina Central University (NCCU) has been one of steady growth, partnership, and mutual learning. From completing the Breastfeeding Welcome Here Community Partner Award to inviting Breastfeed Durham to campus events and health fairs, NCCU has taken meaningful steps to demonstrate its commitment to breastfeeding families—students, staff, and […]

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A Community Call to Close the Gaps in Lactation Support

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At Durham’s 2025 First Food Equity Series, community members issued a clear call to action: Let’s not wait for perfect systems—let’s each do one thing this year to fill the gaps in care. Below is a shared roadmap drawn from that call, reflecting what our neighbors said they need and what we can do together. This year’s

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Progress in Breast Pump Access: A Win for Families

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At Breastfeed Durham, we are thrilled to share some encouraging news that reflects meaningful progress in our ongoing efforts to ensure equitable access to breastfeeding support. Julie Ghurtskaia, Vice President of Population Health at Carolina Complete Health, recently shared an exciting update: Carolina Complete Health now offers streamlined access to breast pumps for members—no prior authorization

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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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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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When a Health System Says “No” to Lactation Equity

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Every year during Black Maternal Health Week, we are called to remember the mothers and babies we’ve lost—and to take action to protect the ones we still have. We live and work in Durham, North Carolina—the so-called “City of Medicine.” But despite our proximity to world-class medical institutions, Black families here face an alarming and

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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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Lactation, Equity, and Community Support: Addressing Disparities in Infant Feeding for Minority Families

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Minority Health Month is a time to reflect on the systemic inequities that affect health outcomes in communities of color. One of the most pressing yet often overlooked aspects of maternal and infant health is the ability of parents to meet their infant feeding goals—whether through breastfeeding, combination feeding, or formula feeding. The disparities in

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