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Lactation room at First Presbyterian Day School with a nursing chair, books and toys

Durham 1st designated Breastfeeding Friendly Childcare Provider

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Breastfeed Durham is thrilled to celebrate the First Presbyterian Day School, Durham’s first locally designated Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Provider. First Presbyterian Day School is a 5-star childcare facility, which has been in the heart of Downtown Durham, since 1970.  They offer a looping program (continuity of care) for infant and toddlers, which means children

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2022 Breastfeeding Stories

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Editor’s note (September 2026): This post is kept as part of Breastfeed Durham’s history and reflects 2022. In celebration of National Breastfeeding Month Breastfeed Durham joined Stephanie Amekuedi and Amber Crews as they share their stories. Most stories can’t be told all in one go. Rather, they are built bit by bit, piece by piece

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Recharge Our Batteries

Advocacy, Breastfeeding Communities, Parent Information, Providers /

Take a moment to release the oxytocin and recharge as a community advocate. After attending the United States Breastfeeding Committee Conference in June, our lesson learned for this month was the importance of revitalization and recharging with joy. As healthcare providers, child care providers, community advocates, and/or parents it’s been a difficult and exhausting time.

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New National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

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The new National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides 24/7, free, confidential support, resources, and referrals to any pregnant and postpartum birthing parents facing mental health challenges and their loved ones. The service is available via phone and text in English or Spanish. The website also provides promotional materials that providers and community advocates can share.

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New Lactation Service Line

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There is a new Breastfeeding Medicine and Lactation Service Line Launching at Duke Family Medicine Center! Duke Family Medicine Center provides prenatal care (through group classes called Centering Pregnancy and individual care) in addition to serving the whole family as a primary care practice. In August 2021, the clinic launched a new breastfeeding medicine and lactation service line which will include

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NCAT Pathway 2 Human Lactation Program flyer "Free Prenatal Lactation Courses" with silhouette of parent and baby

A&T Prenatal Lactation Classes (April 7 & 18, 2022)

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Editor’s note (September 2026): This post is kept as part of Breastfeed Durham’s historical record from 2022. The North Carolina A&T Lactation Program is hosting free Prenatal Lactation Classes for families. This is a free opportunity for expecting and currently nursing parents. The class is open to all members in the community who are interested

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Head Start Annual Family Fun Day (April 30, 2022)

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Editor’s note (September 2026): This post is kept as part of Breastfeed Durham’s historical record from 2022. Annual Family Fun Day! Families and Communities Rising, Inc. Head Start/Early Head Start (Formerly Durham Head Start) will be hosting their Annual Family Fun Day on Saturday, April 30th from 10-2PM. Event Location: Old Durham Bull Park, or you may know

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Illustration titled "mothering in abundance" showing a group of mothers holding children in a floral wreath

Mothering in Abundance

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Loretta Ross, co-founder of SisterSong and a founding mother of the Reproductive Justice movement, redefines mothering as “creating, nurturing, affirming and supporting life” in the book Revolutionary Mothering. Mothering is “love by any means necessary”. Led by SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective, “Mothering in Abundance” is a free, 6-month-long cohort of mothering people

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