🌟 Hey there, Breastfeed Durham community! 🌟
We’ve got some fantastic news to share with all you amazing folks who are as passionate about lactation support as we are! Breastfeed Durham is thrilled to announce that we’re rolling out training sessions tailor-made just for you – our beloved healthcare providers and community members.
But here’s the fun part – we want YOUR input! 🗣️ We’re all about making sure these sessions are super convenient and incredibly beneficial for YOU. 🌈✨
🕰️ Time for Training: We want to know, what time slots or days of the week work best for you to attend these trainings? We’re here to accommodate your busy schedules! ⏰
💡 Topics that Thrill You: Tell us, what specific topics or areas of expertise would you like us to cover during these sessions? Whether you’re into lactation science or policy magic, we’ve got you covered! 📚🔍
Exciting topics:
🌍 Cultural Humility: Explore cultural humility, while providing care, ensuring that every patient’s background and unique needs are respected in their lactation experience.
🤝 Building Collaborative Relationships: Join us for a meet and greet session, followed by an in-depth conversation on how healthcare providers can foster collaborative relationships with lactation consultants and doulas in various healthcare settings.
🌈 Inclusivity: Explore our expertise in supporting various coalitions, including the Black Breastfeeding Coalition, the LGBTQ+ Human Milk Feeding Coalition, language equity, and the Asian and Middle Eastern American Coalition.
📜 Policy Development: Become an expert in lactation-friendly policy development and the International Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes. We’ll guide you on implementing these policies effectively in the United States.
🏆 Awards and Recognition: Discover how we can assist your organization in pursuing awards like the North Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition’s Family-Friendly Clinic Award and other NC accolades.
🌐 Resource Overview: We’ll provide comprehensive overviews of resources available on the NC DHHS’s new website, BreastfeedNC.org, and our very own BreastfeedDurham.org. Stay updated on recent legislative changes in June that protect the rights of lactating parents in the workplace.
🥄 Introducing Solids: Get guidance on introducing solids with a lactation-focused approach, particularly for low-income families.
🔍 Identifying Gaps in Care: Let’s facilitate discussions about identifying gaps in care for lactating families and introduce new resources available in Durham and North Carolina.
🤱🏽 Breastfeeding-Friendly Partners: We’ll hand you a list of breastfeeding-friendly community partners and locations where parents can comfortably lactating and human milk feeding for the first time.
👶 Child Care Centers: We offer information on breastfeeding-friendly child care centers in Durham, explaining what this designation entails.
🤗 Supporting Lactation: Dive into insights on how families can support lactation, how to engage partners in the discussion, and how to introduce the idea of lactation to pregnant individuals sensitively.
So, what are you waiting for? Let’s make this happen together! 💪💬 Drop us a line, shoot us an email, or send a pigeon with a message – we’re all ears and ready to turn your input into fantastic training experiences. 📩🐦
Your passion for lactation support is our fuel, and we can’t wait to collaborate with you on these exciting endeavors. Together, we’ll make a real impact on our community’s health and happiness! 🌍💙
Stay tuned for more updates and keep spreading the love for breast, chest, and human milk feeding! 🥰🤱🏾🤱🏻🤱🏽🤱🏼🤱🏿