Breastfeeding Communities

Celebrating National Breastfeeding Month: A Focus on Indigenous and AANHPI Communities

Advocacy, Breastfeeding Communities, News, Racial Equity / Breastfeed Durham

August is National Breastfeeding Month, a time to celebrate the vital role breastfeeding plays in the health of infants and families. We are shining a spotlight on two significant observances in the upcoming weeks: Indigenous Milk Medicine Week and Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Breastfeeding Week. These observances not only highlight the […]

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Bridging Gaps from Birth to Breast: Special Edition

Advocacy, Breastfeeding Communities, News, Providers / Breastfeed Durham

We are ecstatic to share the highlights of the dynamic session, “Bridging Gaps from Birth to Breast: Special Edition,” held on August 6, 2024. This powerful event brought together healthcare providers and community advocates, all passionate about enhancing lactation support across diverse populations. It was a day filled with inspiration, innovative ideas, and a unified

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National Breastfeeding Month 2024 | Events

Advocacy, Breastfeeding Communities, News, Parent Information, Save the Date / Breastfeed Durham

This August marks the 14th annual National Breastfeeding Month! The 2024 National Breastfeeding Month theme is Nourish, Sustain, Thrive. With this theme, National Breastfeeding Month aims to shine a light on why protecting, promoting, and supporting lactation is so important for the human life cycle, honor the incredible work that organizations are doing to make the world

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World Breastfeeding Week, Aug. 1-7, 2024: “Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All”

Breastfeeding Communities, Advocacy, News, Providers / Elaina Lee, MD, NABBLM-C

The first week of August is World Breastfeeding Week (WBW), started in 1992 as a “global campaign to raise awareness and galvanize action on themes related to breastfeeding.” This year’s theme, “Closing the Gap,” highlights the fact that there are still numerous gaps in education and care for lactating families. We know that breastfeeding and

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Durham WIC Enhancements: Strengthening Community Support through Advocacy-Driven Updates

News, Advocacy, Breastfeeding Communities, Parent Information / Breastfeed Durham

Do you ever wonder if all this advocacy work is making a difference? I know many of us have had challenging days, but I really want to applaud both our dedicated community advocates and the Lincoln Community Health Center (LCHC), and the Durham WIC office for hearing our concerns and responding to them. We are

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Take Action: Call on Congress to Support Paid Leave

Advocacy, Breastfeeding Communities, News / Breastfeed Durham

Did you know that 1 in 4 mothers return to work just two weeks after giving birth? The United States is one of the only countries in the world without a national paid family and medical leave program. Take a minute to contact your legislators and urge them to pass the FAMILY Act so new parents are guaranteed the

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National Breastfeeding Month 2024

Breastfeeding Communities, Advocacy / Breastfeed Durham

Rates of breastfeeding in the U.S. vary widely because of the multiple and complex barriers new parents face when starting and continuing to breastfeed. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that infants be exclusively breastfed or chestfed for about the first 6 months. Yet, many mothers and birthing people struggle to reach their breastfeeding

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Webinar Recording on Supporting Lactating Students Under Title IX Now Available

Breastfeeding Communities, Advocacy, News / Breastfeed Durham

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

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Durham ICO4MCH Breastfeeding Final Report

ICO4MCH, Breastfeeding Communities, News / Breastfeed Durham

As we look back on the past year, it’s inspiring to reflect on the strides we’ve made in Durham County to support breastfeeding families and promote health equity. From July 2023 to May 2024, Breastfeed Durham (BFD) and the Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) have collaborated under the Improving Community Outcomes for Maternal

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Elevating Child Care in Durham: A Call to Action for Breastfeeding Support

Child Care, Breastfeeding Communities, News, Providers / Breastfeed Durham

Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Survey – Click here to take the survey Welcome to our latest initiative aimed at supporting child care programs, so that they can create lactation friendly environments. We are asking child care providers to participate in a critical survey designed to assess and enhance lactation support across the county’s child care

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