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Protecting Food Benefits for Breastfeeding Families in Durham, NC

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As an organization dedicated to supporting breastfeeding families, Breastfeed Durham understands that access to adequate nutrition is essential for maternal and infant health. Yet, proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and school meal programs threaten to put families in Durham and across North Carolina at greater risk of food insecurity. We must […]

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Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Survey – Project Complete

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We are proud to announce that all 189 childcare providers serving children ages 0 to 3 now have a curriculum that normalizes breastfeeding, completing step 10 of the 10 Steps to a Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community for the preschool portion. At Breastfeed Durham, our commitment to supporting breastfeeding families goes hand in hand with ensuring

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Breastfeeding-Friendly Education at Duke University

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Duke University has demonstrated a strong commitment to breastfeeding education, successfully fulfilling Step 10 of the Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community (BFFC) Designation. Step 10 emphasizes the integration of breastfeeding-friendly curricula at all levels of education, ensuring that individuals of all ages are exposed to chest/breastfeeding as a normative behavior. Why Education Matters in Breastfeeding Support To create a society

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Breastfeed Durham’s Black Breastfeeding Coalition: ARPA Grant Initiative

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On behalf of Breastfeed Durham and the Black Breastfeeding Coalition, we would like to sincerely thank you, Durham County Commissioners, for your generous support of our Capacity Building for Black Breastfeeding Families initiative, made possible through ARPA funding. The Durham County Commissioners investment in this work has helped create a healthier, more equitable community for

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Breastfeed Durham Celebrates New Breastfeeding-Friendly Postcards at Visitor Center!

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Breastfeed Durham is thrilled to announce an exciting new milestone in our mission to create a welcoming environment for all chest/breastfeeding families. As part of Step 2 of the Ten Steps to a Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community, our brand-new Breastfeeding Welcome Here postcards are now available at the Discover Durham Visitor Info Center! This achievement is a testament

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On the Ground with the SAFE Team: Transforming Disaster Relief

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Supporting families in Western North Carolina has been nothing short of life-changing. Coming here to help test and train the SAFE program, I didn’t expect to learn much—after all, I helped develop the curriculum. But being on the ground, surrounded by incredible people like Tina Sherman, Bernadette Greene, Jayne Corradi Lee, Corey Erba, Brandi Harrison,

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Navigating Financial Literacy as a New Parent

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Becoming a parent changes everything—your schedule, your priorities, and especially your finances. For many of us, the transition to parenthood brings unexpected financial challenges, from increased healthcare costs to adjusting to a reduced household income. I wish I’d had access to the Equity Before Birth financial literacy class on February 23, 2025, from 3 to 4 PM, when

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Shoutout to Our Partners at Equity Before Birth! 

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We’re always excited to uplift the incredible work of Equity Before Birth, an organization dedicated to improving birth experiences and saving the lives of Black & Brown mamas and babies! Check out their upcoming events and opportunities: 🎉 Calling All Sponsors! Support Black Maternal Health Week 2025 by sponsoring Equity Before Birth’s Dance Party Fundraiser! Your contribution helps sustain their lifesaving

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Represent Breastfeed Durham at the March of Dimes Ready for Life NC Preconception Health Summit!

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Breastfeed Durham is looking for passionate advocates to represent lactation support at the upcoming March of Dimes Ready for Life NC Preconception Health Summit! This statewide summit will explore critical maternal and preconception health issues, including mental health, blood pressure management, and public health strategies to improve reproductive health outcomes in North Carolina. 📅 Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025🕗 Time: 8:30 AM –

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Apply for NACCHO’s Maternal & Child Health Policy Innovation Program (MCH PIP) Learning Community!

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Breastfeed Durham is calling on the Durham County Department of Public Health and neighboring health departments to apply for the NACCHO Maternal and Child Health Policy Innovation Program (MCH PIP) Learning Community! This two-year initiative (March 2025 – July 2027) aims to support up to 10 local health departments in developing innovative policies that directly address the social determinants of health (SDOH) affecting maternal and

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