National Breastfeeding Month is a time of celebration, and we see so many powerful and beautiful images of nursing families and communities supporting them. In keeping with that celebration, Breastfeed Durham invites you to a FREE family photoshoot! We look forward to celebrating these wonderful images of families from our local community on our social […]
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We wanted to share the rebroadcast of an episode of the Sunnyside Up podcast from last spring. It is one of the most listened-to episodes they’ve made (and there are many). In case you missed it, here’s your chance to catch a conversation. The episode features Shawna Daniels, a board member of Breastfeeding Family Friendly
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The Nurturing Durham Resource Guide website is now live in both English and Spanish! The guide makes it easy to find free and low-cost programs dedicated to supporting the social, emotional, and mental well-being of children and families in Durham. On the site, you can search for providers who offer services like behavioral evaluation and
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La Leche League of Durham is celebrating World Breastfeeding Week and National Breastfeeding Month with a virtual reunion on Wednesday, August 4th, 2021, after the first Wednesday monthly meeting. Continue celebrating all month long with a book. Are you or someone you know looking for Birthing, Breastfeeding, and Parenting books? The La Leche League of Durham library is now
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The Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Community Resource Fair is planing a Drive-Through event on this Thursday, July 29, 9-1pm. Parents will register (if possible) ahead of time, and drive through the parking lot at Welcome Baby anytime from 9-1 pm that day to pick up a bag of goodies, resources, and information from partners. The
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Educators have gone above and beyond to support our children, and we know that students are starting to return to the classroom. Thank you for the support educators give to our community. This has been an especially challenging year! I am a Community Health Worker here in Durham County, and we are hearing questions from lactating
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We were able to get some additional information from the Duke leadership about visitation and doulas at the Duke birthing center. In labor, patients are allowed 2 support people. With the exception of COVID+ patients, there should be no restriction on coming and going on the unit. While visiting hours do not apply during labor,
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Being a solo parent and breastfeeding at the same time comes with challenges, but with the help of families, friends, faith communities, your community, and the understanding from your job, you can take some of the pressure and the worries off of you. My motto is a happy parent breastfeeding is a happy baby eating.
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How do I find childcare? Find Childcare Providers: Use existing childcare, google search, ask around, and reach out to Social Services. https://www.childcareservices.org/families/ Sign up for DSS childcare vouchers by emailing: dsschildcarewaitlist@dconc.gov What other resources and groups are there for solo parents breastfeeding? https://www.charlesullman.com/nc-family-law https://www.nutritionnc.com/breastfeeding/index.htm https://triadmomsonmain.com https://hugyourbaby.org/local-breastfeeding-and-newborn-care-classes https://www.durhamtech.edu/student-services/single-parent-program How can I connect with other solo parents
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This year, La Leche League of Durham, Breastfeed Durham, and Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities are celebrating National Breastfeeding Month – Many Voices United – with a virtual Show & Tell and prizes! Share Your Show & Tell here! This National Breastfeeding Month, SHOW with a picture or video and TELL with a description something about
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