Breastfeed Durham will update this page with additional job opportunities as we receive them. Last updated: March 4, 2025 __ If you are a Durham resident and interested in becoming a certified breastfeeding peer counselor, reach out to Breastfeed Durham regarding funding! Email us at durham@breastfeedingcommunities.org. 2-3 Part Time Positions at Beyond Birth Lactation Services […]
Breastfeed Durham has achieved a great deal over the past five years as we work to normalize breast, chest, and human milk feeding throughout the Durham community. The co-founders of Breastfeed Durham sat down for their very first cup of coffee five years ago. Little did they know that their project would grow to be
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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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On May 9, 2023, Breastfeed Durham hosted a presentation and discussion of First Food Equity by Janiya Mitnaul Williams, MA, IBCLC, RLC, CLC as part of our First Food Equity Webinar Series. The enlightening webinar on “A Discussion of First Food Equity” is now available for viewing on Breastfeed Durham’s website! We invite you to view this transformative
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The Queer Family Planning Health Fair is set to take place on Saturday, June 3, 2023, 2-5pm, at Golden Girlz NC Soul Sanctuary: 1016 Old Oxford Rd, Durham NC 27704. Hosted by Breastfeed Durham’s LGBTQ+ Committee, Aya Birth & Community Wellness, Emerald Doulas, LGBTQ Center of Durham, Rainbow Collective for Change, and Family Care PA,
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The report found that 1,205 people died of maternal causes in the U.S. in 2021. That represents a 40% increase from the previous year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics released a Health e-Stats report titled “Maternal Mortality Rates in the United States, 2021.” The report presents new data on 2021 maternal
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Carolina Birth & Wellness is a holistic resource center offering physical, emotional, and educational support for all possible reproductive healthcare experiences. They provide breastfeeding families with the assistance they need at every step of their journey, from prenatal Infant Feeding Essentials classes to insurance-covered IBCLC support. Their postpartum doulas, whether daytime or overnight, help parents navigate breastfeeding in home. They
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The National WIC Association released the “2023 State of WIC Report: Building the Bridge to a Healthier Future.” Supported by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the report centers infant feeding, economic equity, and modernization of the WIC program. It brings lessons learned in 2022 to the forefront of the conversation on reforms, innovation, and policy. This report assesses
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On April 11, 2023, Breastfeed Durham hosted a presentation and discussion on how one’s birth experience intersects with breastfeeding by Tonya Daniel, MHL, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), IBCLC as part of our First Food Equity Webinar Series. We invite you to view this transformative presentation and discussion from our First Food Equity Webinar Series. Often people focus on breastfeeding
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