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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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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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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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
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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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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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
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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Breastfeed Durham is proud to announce the launch of our printed material marketplace! This one-of-a-kind central portal will serve as a convenient and accessible platform for all of Breastfeed Durham’s printed materials. Whether you’re looking for educational resources, breastfeeding tips, or informational flyers, our storefront gives you the ability to access and order Breastfeed Durham’s
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Breastfeed Durham is committed to working with our community partners to ensure that all families have access to the support they need to succeed with breastfeeding. As part of this effort, we recently had the opportunity to participate in a webinar on “How Medical Professionals Can Successfully Partner to Fully Integrate Appropriate Lactation Support into
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