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Duke Regional Earns Baby-Friendly Designation!

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We are excited to share that Duke Regional Hospital has earned it’s Baby-Friendly designation! After successfully completing all steps of a rigorous multi-year process that entailed coordination of both outpatient and inpatient education, overcoming supply chain and procurement challenges during a pandemic and demonstrating collaboration across a vast geographical area in the Triangle, Duke Regional […]

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Updates to HIV guidelines support breastfeeding for parents living with HIV

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A recent major update to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Perinatal HIV Clinical Guidelines published January 2023 supports parents living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus – also called HIV – (the virus that causes AIDS) to make informed and individualized choices regarding infant feeding.  The updated guidelines support a shared decision-making model to

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Celebrating Lactancia Latina: Participate in the Infant Feeding Needs Assessment for Spanish-Speaking Families!

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At Breastfeed Durham, we are committed to providing inclusive and tailored support to all families on their infant feeding journeys. To better understand and address the unique needs of Spanish-speaking families in Durham and the surrounding areas, the Pro-Lactancia Hispana Coalition is excited to announce our Infant Feeding Needs Assessment. We recognize the importance of

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National Breastfeeding Month 2023

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Please share with us how you’re planning to celebrate. #WBW2023 will focus on breastfeeding and employment/work. It will showcase the impact of paid leave, workplace support and emerging parenting norms on breastfeeding through the lens of parents themselves. Target audiences including governments, policymakers, workplaces, communities and parents will be engaged to play their critical roles

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Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month and the Tea & Milk Coalition wanted to take this time to honor and celebrate the rich traditions, achievements, and contributions of Asian Americans. AANHPI month highlights the diverse cultures, experiences, and histories of Asian people throughout the United States. The Asian population

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Breastfeed Durham Successfully Completes 22-23 ICO4MCH Breastfeeding Scope of Work

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Breastfeed Durham is proud to announce that we have successfully completed the ICO4MCH breastfeeding scope of work. Through a contract with the Durham County Department of Public Health we’ve provided services for the Improving Community Outcomes for Maternal and Child Health initiative. This initiative was funded by the North Carolina Division of Public Health and

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NC Perinatal Health Strategic Plan, 2022-2026

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Breastfeeding is a critical aspect of perinatal health, and the NC Perinatal Health Strategic Plan (PHSP) for 2022-2026 recognizes this by including strategies to promote and support breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is a key factor in improving infant health outcomes and reducing the risk of maternal and infant mortality. In the Perinatal Health Strategic Plan, breastfeeding/chestfeeding is

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Breastfeed Durham Annual Closure: Taking a Break to Recharge and Celebrate

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It is our hope that Breastfeed Durham has been a steadfast support system for breastfeeding families and advocates in the Durham, North Carolina community. As an organization committed to promoting the well-being of both volunteers and the families we serve, we believe in the importance of taking regular breaks to rest, recharge, and celebrate. In

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Breastfeed Durham Cofounder Love Anderson Provides Peer-to-Peer Support for Parents of Multiples

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We are thrilled to share a recent interaction between Love Anderson, cofounder of Breastfeed Durham and La Leche League (LLL) Leader, and Sarah, a parent of identical twin boys. This interaction was featured in the National La Leche League blog and highlights the value of peer-to-peer support and the impact it can have on a

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