Durham’s birth outcomes are improving — and they are improving because the community has spent the last 8 years building a coordinated, countywide system to support human milk feeding and maternal health. The Ten Steps to a Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community form the backbone of that work. This framework, created by the Carolina Global Breastfeeding […]
In Spring 2026, Breastfeed Durham will celebrate its eighth birthday — nearly a decade of sustained, community-driven systems change. What began as a small pilot guided by the Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute has grown into one of the most comprehensive community lactation ecosystems in the country. As Durham’s birth outcomes begin to show signs of stabilization and
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Durham is moving in the right direction.While maternal and infant health outcomes across the nation continue to worsen, the newest March of Dimes Report Card suggests something different may be happening here at home. Durham’s preterm birth trend is stabilizing — and early signals point to gradual improvement. Why? We believe it’s because Durham is
Black August in the Park is one of the most powerful community celebrations in Durham — and this year marks the 10th anniversary of honoring Black liberation, joy, and resistance. We’re calling on the Breastfeed Durham family to show up strong!Wear your Breastfeed Durham shirts and connect with other families, friends, and breastfeeding advocates as we celebrate Black
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At Breastfeed Durham, we know that financial stability is a key factor in ensuring families can focus on the health and well-being of their children—including providing the best start through breastfeeding. That’s why we are excited to share an important opportunity for families in Durham County: DCo Thrives, a guaranteed income pilot program designed to support
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Breastfeeding-friendly childcare is vital because many families face challenges in maintaining milk supply when returning to work or school. Breastfeed Durham has established several initiatives to support childcare providers in becoming breastfeeding-friendly. We offer a detailed self-assessment toolkit, action plans, and resources on creating supportive environments, which are available through digital folders. These tools are
Pregnant and breastfeeding families, health care providers, and all public health stakeholders are urged to share stories about how the pandemic and pandemic response is impacting young families through the “How is the COVID-19 Pandemic Impacting Infant Feeding?” story tool. Your insights will help guide USBC’s work to create a landscape of breastfeeding support, during this
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Breastfeeding is one of the few immune boosters that we currently can offer to our infants during this global pandemic. We also know breastfeeding rates increase dramatically with support. Click here to review updates. Create a Clean & Safe Environment Allow breastfeeding parents to take breaks to express milk or nurse their children Provide access to a
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