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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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A Discussion of First Food Equity

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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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Queer Family Planning Health Fair 2023

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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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Birthing Boldly Perinatal Education Classes

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Birthing Boldly LLC has three upcoming online perinatal education classes in April! Register and read more below: Breastfeeding Class: Birthing Boldly will explore everything you need to know to have a successful nursing journey. They’ll cover prenatal breastfeeding concerns through the baby’s first month of life and how to successfully nurse past one year! Mommy

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First Food Equity: Impact of Birth Experience on Breastfeeding

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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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Free Breastfeeding Support Group

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Milestones Pediatric and Maternal Nutrition offers a free monthly support group in Cary, Raleigh, & Durham for breastfeeding parents and their little ones. This group is staffed by an IBCLC and clinical social worker and is designed for breastfeeding parents and their little ones. They offer an opportunity to feed & weigh your baby along

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1st Annual EMBRACE Retreat

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Our community partners in Chatham County are hosting the 1st Annual EMBRACE Retreat. The theme this year is Our Stories, Our Power: Building a Birth Equity Village. Led by Kim Pevia– Hope Dealer, Social and Emotional Justice Warrior, Love Alchemist- we will explore the power of our shared stories within a heart open and inclusive space. The goal for

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First Food Equity: Fully Integrating Lactation Support into Patient Visits

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Are you a provider in Durham County? Are you passionate about incorporating lactation support into your patient visits? On March 14, 2023, Breastfeed Durham hosted a presentation and discussion on how medical professionals can successfully partner to fully integrate appropriate lactation support into patient visits by Emily Harmon, MD, IBCLC as part of our First Food

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