Last month, we had the opportunity to attend Governor Josh Stein’s signing of a proclamation that officially proclaimed April 11-17 as Black Maternal Health Week, joining a national movement to amplify the voices of Black mamas and healthcare advocates. Why This Matters for Durham The proclamation isn’t just a ceremony—it’s a call to action. In […]
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At Breastfeed Durham, we know that the health of our planet is inextricably linked to the health of our parents and babies. On April 22, 2026, members of our community gathered for Duke University’s second annual Climate Action Day. The event focused on a critical theme: Building Resilience in Communities. As we face rising temperatures
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We are still floating on air! Despite Mother Nature’s attempt to rain on our parade, our community’s spirit was unshakeable. Moving from May 2nd to May 3rd was a whirlwind, but seeing many smiling faces at the Breastfeed Durham Pregnancy Expo & Family Festival made every pivot worth it. To Our Incredible Community Thank you for showing up for
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On Sunday March 8th, friends of Breastfeed Durham gathered at Succotash Southern & Creole Kitchen for a joyful Cajun Brunch fundraiser filled with great food, live music, and warm community spirit. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us to celebrate and support the families we serve. Events like this remind us that building a Breastfeeding Family Friendly Durham truly takes a
Every family deserves to feel celebrated. On May 3rd, we’re gathering at Hillside Park for an afternoon of music, food, community, and joy — because raising babies is hard, and you shouldn’t have to do it alone. Come as you are. Bring the whole family. Durham Pregnancy Expo & Family Festival When: Sunday, May 3
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When we first began Breastfeed Durham, we knew that our libraries were essential partners. Over the years, our work with Durham’s public libraries has shown us how families are welcomed to breastfeed, and we’ve watched a clear, consistent message of support grow stronger. Through ongoing conversations with county commissioners and library leadership, we’ve seen real change.
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At Breastfeed Durham, we believe that every dollar is a vote for what matters most in our community. This month, our community cast a decisive vote for families: thanks to an anonymous donor, we are thrilled to announce the launch of the Lactation Collaborative. This generous gift secures the Collaborative for the next year, allowing us
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“All non-locally controlled groceries, food markets, convenience stores, and pharmacies are encouraged to display lactation support information near infant formula/foods and to prevent local advertising of formula. This information may not be provided by the formula industry.”— Step 8.4, Ten Steps to a Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community Why Step 8.4 Matters Infant feeding choices are shaped
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Breastfeed Durham extends our deepest gratitude to Beyond Birth Lactation Services and Boutique for their generous $1,000 donation. 💜 Your gift helps us continue building our reserve fund so we can sustain and expand our work supporting families in Durham. Because of community partners like you, we are able to strengthen breastfeeding support, reduce infant mortality, and
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In August, Breastfeed Durham partnered with Piedmont AHEC to host a powerful session in our First Food Equity Series—this one centered on the deep connection between perinatal mood support and lactation. The conversation, led by Bernadette Greene, Executive Director of Breastfeed Durham, and Kimberly D. Harper, RN, MPH of UNC’s Collaborative for Maternal and Infant Health, brought together research,
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