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Perinatal Mood Support and Lactation: Building Villages of Care

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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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Ten Steps in Action: A Whole-Community Approach

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Editor’s note (September 2026): This June 2025 post celebrates a peer Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community (Carrboro), not Durham; it is kept here as part of the record. On June 17th, we joined Breastfeed Orange NC in celebrating Carrboro, North Carolina, becoming the first community to officially complete all Ten Steps required to be designated as

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2nd Annual Manifest Rainbow Collective for Change Event

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On Sunday, June 1st, 2025 Breastfeed Durham was honored to join the Rainbow Collective for Change at their Annual Manifest RCC Event at Falls Lake. It was a joyful day of connection, community, and celebration, where we had the chance to share our mission: creating a world where all families feel seen, supported, and empowered

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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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Latine Breastfeeding Week Moves to Sept 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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