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Writing Breastfeeding Friendly Medical System Policy | October 11, 2022

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Editor’s note (September 2026): This post is kept as part of Breastfeed Durham’s historical record from 2022. Join Breastfeed Durham and Dr. Annie Dotson, M.D., Duke Department of Family Medicine & Community Health, on October 11, 2022, at 12pm (noon) to discuss creating chest/breastfeeding friendly healthcare policies.  October 11 at 12 PM Register (Note: This

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WomenNC Networking Event | October 13, 2022

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Editor’s note (September 2026): This post is kept as part of Breastfeed Durham’s historical record from 2022. In the spirit of intersectionality, Breastfeed Durham would like to share information from WomenNC. WomenNC would like to invite you to our networking event to meet our new class of scholars on Thursday, October 13th from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Grab

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Resources to Support Breastfeeding Employee

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We wanted to take a moment to re-post a fantastic article from Family Forward NC. Facts About Breastfeeding at Work and Resources to Support Breastfeeding Employee. Family Forward is a phenomenal resource for employers in North Carolina. Employers can play a big role in supporting breastfeeding employees and ensuring they meet their breastfeeding goals for

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Durham 1st designated Breastfeeding Friendly Childcare Provider

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Breastfeed Durham is thrilled to celebrate the First Presbyterian Day School, Durham’s first locally designated Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Provider. First Presbyterian Day School is a 5-star childcare facility, which has been in the heart of Downtown Durham, since 1970.  They offer a looping program (continuity of care) for infant and toddlers, which means children

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Information and Guidance: National Formula Shortage 

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The current infant formula shortage has left families fearful and stressed about meeting the needs of their infants and young children. Breastfeed Durham is concerned about the health and safety of all children and their families. We have been working in partnership with our parent organization, Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities, and Piedmont Health. We hope that the

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