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

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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

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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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Breastfeeding During a Hurricane: Keeping Your Baby Safe and Your Milk Secure

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Are you in the path of a hurricane or tropical storm? Are you wondering how to keep your breastmilk safe during a potential power outage or if there are benefits to nursing through a storm? Read on for crucial information on breastfeeding during a hurricane. Keeping Baby Close Breastfeeding is a safe and effective way

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

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As the first week of August comes to a close we wanted to take a moment to reflect and celebrate, World Breastfeeding Week (WBW). WBW was 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

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National Breastfeeding Month 2024 | Events

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Editor’s note (September 2026): This post is kept as a record of Breastfeed Durham’s 2024 events; the dates and registration links in it have passed. 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

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

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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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Breastfeed Durham’s New Project: “Ready, Set, Daddy”

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Breastfeed Durham’s New Project: “Ready, Set, Daddy” We are thrilled to announce Breastfeed Durham and Fatherhood of Durham’s latest initiative, “Ready, Set, Daddy,” an innovative and informal gathering designed specifically for fathers. This new project aims to create a supportive environment where dads can learn about how to support their new baby and their lactating

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

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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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Maternity and Migration: The Triangle Immigrant Solidarity Fund’s Impact on One Family’s Journey

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Immigration is frequently a hot topic of conversation in the political sphere, particularly during pivotal election years. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported in 2023 that the number of forcibly displaced people was 110 million – the highest at any point since the end of World War II. In the face of such

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