Breastfeeding Communities

Breastfeeding-Friendly Education at Duke University

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Duke University has demonstrated a strong commitment to breastfeeding education, successfully fulfilling Step 10 of the Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community (BFFC) Designation. Step 10 emphasizes the integration of breastfeeding-friendly curricula at all levels of education, ensuring that individuals of all ages are exposed to chest/breastfeeding as a normative behavior. Why Education Matters in Breastfeeding Support To create a society […]

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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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Breastfeed Durham’s Black Breastfeeding Coalition: ARPA Grant Initiative

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On behalf of Breastfeed Durham and the Black Breastfeeding Coalition, we would like to sincerely thank you, Durham County Commissioners, for your generous support of our Capacity Building for Black Breastfeeding Families initiative, made possible through ARPA funding. The Durham County Commissioners investment in this work has helped create a healthier, more equitable community for

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Breastfeed Durham Celebrates New Breastfeeding-Friendly Postcards at Visitor Center!

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Breastfeed Durham is thrilled to announce an exciting new milestone in our mission to create a welcoming environment for all chest/breastfeeding families. As part of Step 2 of the Ten Steps to a Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community, our brand-new Breastfeeding Welcome Here postcards are now available at the Discover Durham Visitor Info Center! This achievement is a testament

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DCo Thrives: Supporting Durham Families Through Guaranteed Income

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At Breastfeed Durham, we know that financial stability is a key factor in ensuring families can focus on the health and well-being of their children—including providing the best start through breastfeeding. That’s why we are excited to share an important opportunity for families in Durham County: DCo Thrives, a guaranteed income pilot program designed to support

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WIC Office Updates: Expanding Accessibility and Enhancing Breastfeeding Support

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The WIC office in Durham has been hard at work this year, with significant developments that will enhance support for breastfeeding families and make services more accessible to the community. We would like to share some of the highlights and key updates, including the recent relocation of the Live Well clinic, the expansion of dedicated

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Our Very Own Love Anderson Featured on NPR’s Due South!

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We are thrilled to celebrate Love Anderson, Chair of the North Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition and a dedicated advocate for families, who was recently featured on NPR’s Due South to discuss the critical work of the Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities initiative and its response to infant feeding needs in Western North Carolina. Don’t miss this impactful conversation—listen now

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2024 March of Dimes Report Card

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The latest March of Dimes report for 2024 highlights concerning trends for Durham, showing a rise in preterm birth rates, now at 10.9% with a grade of D, up from 10.4%. This slight increase signals that challenges remain, despite significant breastfeeding and maternal health initiatives in the area. View the full North Carolina report below. Possible Factors Contributing

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Exciting News! Durham Doula is Now Nurtured by Emily

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Read on for an exciting update from Emily from Nurtured by Emily (formerly Durham Doula)! Starting a postpartum doula business that nurtures families in the early weeks and months after birth is my passion, and I’m thrilled to announce my new business name, Nurtured by Emily. As an experienced certified Postpartum Doula and a mom, I’ve

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📢 New Resource: Family Connects Durham Spanish flyers

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Good news, Breastfeed Durham community! Family Connects Durham has new Spanish postcard flyers that you can circulate with your network and community! What is Family Connects Durham? It is a community-wide nurse home visiting program for all parents of newborns, regardless of income or socioeconomic status. Their mission is to increase child well-being by bridging

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