Editor’s note (September 2026): This March 2025 post was a SNAP advocacy alert tied to a legislative debate at the time; it is kept as part of Breastfeed Durham’s record rather than a current call to action. As an organization dedicated to supporting breastfeeding families, Breastfeed Durham understands that access to adequate nutrition is essential […]
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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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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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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 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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Editor’s note (September 2026): This January 2025 post documents Breastfeed Durham staff training disaster relief workers in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene; it is kept here as part of the record. Supporting families in Western North Carolina has been nothing short of life-changing. Coming here to help test and train the SAFE program, I
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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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Editor’s note (September 2026): This February 2025 post announced an application deadline for the NACCHO MCH PIP Learning Community that has since passed. 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
Editor’s note (September 2026): This January 2025 post discussed the vacated Title IX Rule; readers should check current federal Title IX guidance rather than treat this as up to date. We have difficult news to share about the future of Title IX protections. A federal judge in Kentucky has vacated the 2024 Title IX Rule
Editor’s note (September 2026): This January 2025 post reported on a proposed NC DHHS breastfeeding hotline RFP; it is kept as part of Breastfeed Durham’s history. After years of dedicated advocacy, we are thrilled to share a major milestone for breastfeeding support in North Carolina! The NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), Division of Public
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