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National Breastfeeding Month

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In August especially, Breastfeed Durham encourages all of our collaborators to improve equity by implementing Breastfeeding Family Friendly practices: Government, Healthcare, Community Support Providers, Local Businesses, Nonprofits, Faith Communities, Childcare Providers, First Responders, and Families. As a part of National Breastfeeding Month, Breastfeed Durham is proud to participate in World Breastfeeding Week, August 1-7; Native […]

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Pro-Lactancia Hispana

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It is clear that we need to do more to advocate for Spanish-speaking families utilizing a community-based approach.  Breastfeed Durham is in the process of forming a committee to address the needs for Spanish-speaking families.  Would you like to join the committee? Do you have any lactation resources for Spanish-speaking families?  Breastfeed Durham would love

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Doulas Are Back

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A doula is a professional trained in childbirth who provides emotional, physical, and educational support to a parent who is expecting, is experiencing labor, or has recently given birth. Their purpose is to help families have a safe, memorable, and empowering birthing experience. Doulas are welcome at… Duke University Hospital Duke Regional Hospital UNC-Chapel Hill Hospital Rex

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Silence Is Deadly

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Racism is a public health issue. Black women die in pregnancy-related deaths at a rate that is 3.3 times greater than white women…Yet, approximately 3 in 5 pregnancy-related deaths were preventable.” We know that breastfeeding right after birth, causing the uterus to contract and slow down blood loss after delivery. We know that breastfeeding also lowers infant mortality rate. Why then are Black mothers and Black babies so often denied the life-saving encouragement to breastfeed?

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Apply before June 30: Breastfeeding-Friendly Award

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Apply Now Employers in North Carolina have gone to extraordinary measures to support and protect families. We want to celebrate you! With so many families working from home right now, more organizations qualify than ever before. Apply today to receive a Breastfeeding Friendly Award. Breastfeeding-Friendly Community Partners are businesses or organizations that welcome breastfeeding families.

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Equity Matters

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We work against racism one baby at a time. We hope to help babies become healthier and happier. All these amazing healthy, happy babies will grow up to be healthy, happy adults. Then just maybe, we can make a healthier happier world! As you struggle with how to talk to children about issues like these, the Center for Racial Justice in Education recommends a list of resources that you may find helpful at this time.

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The Pondering Parents

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What are breastfeeding parents in Durham pondering? Looking for tips for working away from a nursing toddler? Learn More about Working and Breastfeeding The Making It Work Tool Kit is a resource to help breastfeeding mothers return to work. It is designed to provide assistance to breastfeeding mothers, their employers and their families. Looking for tips on

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