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Silliest PhotoThe “Silliest Breastfeeding Photo” Contest is Here!Silliest Photo

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This August, Breastfeed Durham is celebrating National Breastfeeding Month with laughter, love, and community joy—through our very first Silliest Breastfeeding Photo Contest! Enter to Win We know that breastfeeding and pumping come with all kinds of moments—some tender, some chaotic, and some downright hilarious. Whether you’re balancing a baby while in a wild yoga pose, being asked […]

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Indigenous Milk Medicine Week | August 8–14

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At Breastfeed Durham, we are honored to amplify the powerful leadership of the Indigenous Milk Medicine Collective as they prepare to host the 7th Annual Indigenous Milk Medicine Week (IMMW) — a week-long virtual gathering rooted in joy, healing, and cultural reclamation. This year’s theme, “Unapologetically Indigenous: Love, Landback, and Liberation,” invites us all to witness, respect, and uplift Milk Medicine

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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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DPAC Welcomes Lactating Guests with New Private Space

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When Durham Technical Community College hosted its graduation ceremony at the Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC), one of our longtime volunteers, Lauren, was among the many professionals behind the scenes. But as a new parent and lactating mother, she found herself without a dignified, private space to pump. Instead, she was offered priority parking so

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Latinx/Latine Lactation Collective U N I Ó N D E L Í D E R E S L A T I N X/ L A T I N E

Latine Breastfeeding Week Moves to September 8–14

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La Semana de la Lactancia Latina se Mueve al 8–14 de Septiembre We’re excited to share a big update from our partners at the Latinx/Latine Lactation Collective: Latine Breastfeeding Week will now be celebrated every year from September 8–14! Nos complace compartir una gran noticia de nuestras compañeras de la Colectiva de Lactancia Latinx/Latine: la

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Fresh Starts and First Foods: May 14 with Breastfeed Durham

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On Wednesday, May 14, Breastfeed Durham spent the day at the heart of our community — the Durham Farmers’ Market — followed by a cozy and informative Starting Solids Workshop for families ready to take the next step in their feeding journey. From fresh produce to first bites, the day was full of learning, laughter,

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Breastfeed Durham Brings the Joy to FCR Family Fun Day – Mardi Gras Style!

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Beads, bubbles, and breastfeeding support – Breastfeed Durham showed up in style for the FCR Family Fun Day on Friday, May 16, joining in the Mardi Gras themed celebration with heart and purpose. Our table overflowed with vibrant purple, green, and gold – but more than that, it overflowed with community connections, trusted resources, and

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Grand Opening at WIC and Lincoln Community Health Center’s Chapel Hill Road Site

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On April 28, 2025, we had the privilege of gathering with leaders from Lincoln Community Health Center and the Durham WIC office to celebrate something truly special—the grand opening of their new lactation space at Lincoln Community Health Center’s Lakewood location on Chapel Hill Road. This wasn’t just about a room or a building; it

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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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