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Duke University Health System Celebrates National Breastfeeding Month in Style!

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National Breastfeeding Month was met with spirited celebration at Duke University Health System. Not only did the staff proudly sport special breastfeeding shirts, but Duke Regional Hospital also shined with its new Baby-Friendly Hospital® designation. Join us at Breastfeed Durham as we delve into the festive details and the community’s unwavering support for breastfeeding families! First

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New Resource – www.breastfeednc.com

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We are excited to share that the Community and Clinical Connections for Prevention and Health Branch (CCCPH), Division of Public Health has officially launched www.breastfeednc.com. This is a new, equity focused website designed to provide comprehensive information and resources to support breastfeeding mothers, fathers, and their families across North Carolina. Breastfeeding is a crucial aspect of maternal

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National Breastfeeding Month 2023 | Events

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Editor’s note (September 2026): This post is kept as a record of Breastfeed Durham’s 2023 events; the dates and registration links in it have passed. This August marks the 13th annual National Breastfeeding Month! This 2023 National Breastfeeding Month theme is This is Our Why. We aim to center the conversation on babies and families

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Duke Regional Earns Baby-Friendly Designation!

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We are excited to share that Duke Regional Hospital has earned it’s Baby-Friendly designation! After successfully completing all steps of a rigorous multi-year process that entailed coordination of both outpatient and inpatient education, overcoming supply chain and procurement challenges during a pandemic and demonstrating collaboration across a vast geographical area in the Triangle, Duke Regional

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Updates to HIV guidelines support breastfeeding for parents living with HIV

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A recent major update to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Perinatal HIV Clinical Guidelines published January 2023 supports parents living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus – also called HIV – (the virus that causes AIDS) to make informed and individualized choices regarding infant feeding.  The updated guidelines support a shared decision-making model to

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Celebrating Lactancia Latina: Participate in the Infant Feeding Needs Assessment for Spanish-Speaking Families!

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At Breastfeed Durham, we are committed to providing inclusive and tailored support to all families on their infant feeding journeys. To better understand and address the unique needs of Spanish-speaking families in Durham and the surrounding areas, the Pro-Lactancia Hispana Coalition is excited to announce our Infant Feeding Needs Assessment. We recognize the importance of

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National Breastfeeding Month 2023

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Please share with us how you’re planning to celebrate. #WBW2023 will focus on breastfeeding and employment/work. It will showcase the impact of paid leave, workplace support and emerging parenting norms on breastfeeding through the lens of parents themselves. Target audiences including governments, policymakers, workplaces, communities and parents will be engaged to play their critical roles

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Breastfeed Durham Annual Closure: Taking a Break to Recharge and Celebrate

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It is our hope that Breastfeed Durham has been a steadfast support system for breastfeeding families and advocates in the Durham, North Carolina community. As an organization committed to promoting the well-being of both volunteers and the families we serve, we believe in the importance of taking regular breaks to rest, recharge, and celebrate. In

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Breastfeed Durham Cofounder Love Anderson Provides Peer-to-Peer Support for Parents of Multiples

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We are thrilled to share a recent interaction between Love Anderson, cofounder of Breastfeed Durham and La Leche League (LLL) Leader, and Sarah, a parent of identical twin boys. This interaction was featured in the National La Leche League blog and highlights the value of peer-to-peer support and the impact it can have on a

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Disparities in Postpartum Mood Support

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We believe that by working together, we can make a significant impact in addressing the disparities in maternal health outcomes that affect families. Postpartum depression (PPD) is a mood disorder that affects some parents after giving birth. Symptoms can include feelings of sadness, anxiety, irritability, and difficulty bonding with the baby, among others. PPD affects

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