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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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Join Breastfeed Durham at Black August in the Park!

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Black August in the Park is one of the most powerful community celebrations in Durham — and this year marks the 10th anniversary of honoring Black liberation, joy, and resistance. We’re calling on the Breastfeed Durham family to show up strong!Wear your Breastfeed Durham shirts and connect with other families, friends, and breastfeeding advocates as we celebrate Black

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Silliest PhotoThe “Silliest Breastfeeding Photo” Contest is Here!Silliest Photo

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This August, Breastfeed Durham is celebrating National Breastfeeding Month with laughter, love, and community joy—through our very first Silliest Breastfeeding Photo Contest! Enter to Win We know that breastfeeding and pumping come with all kinds of moments—some tender, some chaotic, and some downright hilarious. Whether you’re balancing a baby while in a wild yoga pose, being asked

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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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DPAC Welcomes Lactating Guests with New Private Space

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When Durham Technical Community College hosted its graduation ceremony at the Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC), one of our longtime volunteers, Lauren, was among the many professionals behind the scenes. But as a new parent and lactating mother, she found herself without a dignified, private space to pump. Instead, she was offered priority parking so

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Grand Opening at WIC and Lincoln Community Health Center’s Chapel Hill Road Site

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On April 28, 2025, we had the privilege of gathering with leaders from Lincoln Community Health Center and the Durham WIC office to celebrate something truly special—the grand opening of their new lactation space at Lincoln Community Health Center’s Lakewood location on Chapel Hill Road. This wasn’t just about a room or a building; it

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Progress in Breast Pump Access: A Win for Families

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At Breastfeed Durham, we are thrilled to share some encouraging news that reflects meaningful progress in our ongoing efforts to ensure equitable access to breastfeeding support. Julie Ghurtskaia, Vice President of Population Health at Carolina Complete Health, recently shared an exciting update: Carolina Complete Health now offers streamlined access to breast pumps for members—no prior authorization

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Community Choice Award

Community Choice Award

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Introducing the Community Choice Award: Celebrating Quiet Champions of Lactation Equity At Breastfeed Durham, we believe that supporting breastfeeding, chest feeding, and human milk feeding families is everyone’s job. And yet, we know that institutional barriers—bureaucracy, red tape, and even internal politics—can sometimes prevent organizations from formally participating in recognition programs like our Breastfeeding Welcome

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When a Health System Says “No” to Lactation Equity

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Every year during Black Maternal Health Week, we are called to remember the mothers and babies we’ve lost—and to take action to protect the ones we still have. We live and work in Durham, North Carolina—the so-called “City of Medicine.” But despite our proximity to world-class medical institutions, Black families here face an alarming and

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