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Elevating Child Care in Durham: A Call to Action for Breastfeeding Support

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Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Survey – Click here to take the survey Welcome to our latest initiative aimed at supporting child care programs, so that they can create lactation friendly environments. We are asking child care providers to participate in a critical survey designed to assess and enhance lactation support across the county’s child care […]

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Breastfeed Durham Parents’ Choice Awards 2024: Celebrating Inclusivity and Support

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Welcome to the Breastfeed Durham Parents’ Choice Awards 2024! In celebration of National Breastfeeding Month and our ongoing commitment to supporting breastfeeding families, we’re thrilled to invite you to participate in recognizing the most breastfeeding-friendly businesses in Durham. We honor the essence of ‘mothering’—an inclusive, nurturing approach to community care that transcends gender and cultural

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Explore the New Breastfeed Durham Shop: Empowerment through Every Purchase

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We’re excited to bring our community members and advocates a groundbreaking way to support the breastfeeding families in Durham: the Breastfeed Durham shop. This initiative is not only a milestone for our Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities (BFFC) initiative but also a vibrant platform that bridges the gap between advocacy and tangible support. Through the shop,

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Embracing the Power of Unity: Black Breastfeeding Coalition Quarterly Meetings

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There’s something truly magical about coming together with individuals who share your passion, values, and dreams. These gatherings aren’t just ordinary meetings; they are vibrant celebrations of life, empowerment, and advocacy. If you haven’t had the chance to experience them yet, let me give you a glimpse of what you’re missing. A Purposeful Mission At

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To Do or Not to Do: Breastfeeding with Syphilis

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In the face of North Carolina’s alarming syphilis surge, our community stands at a crucial crossroads. As advocates and providers, the responsibility to navigate the complexities of lactation support amidst this epidemic weighs heavily on us. There is a path forward.  In this article, Brandyn Brown-White, a 2nd year MPH student in the Department of

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Embracing Inclusivity: The Benefits of Becoming a Breastfeeding-Friendly Establishment

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In a world where inclusivity and support for new parents are increasingly valued, businesses have the opportunity to make a profound difference by becoming breastfeeding-friendly establishments. Creating an environment where nursing mothers feel welcomed and supported not only aligns with principles of equality and compassion but also yields numerous benefits for both the business and

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Breast/Chest Feeding and Lactation for LGBTQ+ Families

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Breastfeed Durham’s LGBTQ+ Human Milk Feeding Committee will be hosting our 2nd Annual Queer Family Planning Health fair on May 18, 2024 at Soul Sanctuary! There will be exhibitors and speakers about various aspects of family planning, including fertility, adoption, legal issues, lactation, and more.  In anticipation of the big event, this blog will provide

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SUN Bucks: Summer Food Assistance Program for School-Aged Children

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As we welcome the summer of 2024, a groundbreaking initiative is set to enrich the lives of families across North Carolina. The SUN Bucks program, spearheaded by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), promises to alleviate the financial burden of grocery shopping for qualifying families with school-aged children. This initiative is

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Reflecting on the North Carolina Maternal Mortality Review Report 2018-2019

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In March 2024, amidst an ongoing struggle with data and healthcare equity, the North Carolina Maternal Mortality Review Committee (MMRC) released its report covering maternal deaths in the state during 2018 and 2019 and can be found here. This period marks not only a crucial phase in healthcare and policy but also coincides with the birth of

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