Save the date: THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2022 at 11:00 AM ET The LGBTQ+ Human Milk Feeding Committee would love your input. Are you willing to be an advocate and/or give a few minutes of your time to answer questions to help identify gaps in care for LGBTQ+ human milk feeding families? We look forward to hearing from you soon (RSVP to the […]
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We need your help right now! We are calling on the Senate to pass the PUMP Act and close the coverage gap in the Break Time for Nursing Mothers law. The bill was passed by the House last year, and now we need the Senate to do their part. To make it happen, we need
On June 3, 2022 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm EST BreastfeedLA is presenting Breastfeeding Is Also A Men’s Issue!, a live webinar featuring Juan Diego, Education Director at MOMS Orange County and creator of “Daddy Boot Camp.” Juan Diego runs a Spanish language version of the Daddy Boot Camp program, which he created out of a desire to share the
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THANK YOU to everyone who joined Breastfeed Durham at the Family Festival and Health Fair. We had so much fun rocking with the kids at the Family Fest. In June, we look forward to a month of exciting family events. Saturday, June 4, from 3pm-6pm Durham County World Hunger Day Event: Family-friendly event at Durham Central
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The current infant formula shortage has left families fearful and stressed about meeting the needs of their infants and young children. Breastfeed Durham is concerned about the health and safety of all children and their families. We have been working in partnership with our parent organization, Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities, and Piedmont Health. We hope that the
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Duke has an opening for a full-time IBCLC. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS · Bachelor’s degree in nursing, health, nutrition, or related field required. · Certification by IBLCE (International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners) is required. The position requires a bachelor’s degree, but it doesn’t have to be in nursing. Duke has had other candidates with bachelor’s in non-health fields
There is a new Breastfeeding Medicine and Lactation Service Line Launching at Duke Family Medicine Center! Duke Family Medicine Center provides prenatal care (through group classes called Centering Pregnancy and individual care) in addition to serving the whole family as a primary care practice. In August 2021, the clinic launched a new breastfeeding medicine and lactation service line which will include
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Families in our community are coming together on Saturday, May 14, 2022 from 3-6 PM at Forest Hills Park for an opportunity to celebrate (RSVP). The last two years have been particularly difficult and isolating. Thinking about safety protocols and all the needs in our community, Breastfeed Durham is hosting a family festival and health
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Las familias de nuestra comunidad se reunirán el 14 de mayo de 2022 de 3 a 6 p.m. en Forest Hills Park para tener la oportunidad de celebrar (RSVP). Los últimos dos años han sido particularmente difíciles y aislados. Pensando en los protocolos de seguridad y todas las necesidades de nuestra comunidad, Breastfeed Durham organiza
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Join Breastfeed Durham for a day of advocacy. Reach out to your favorite locally owned business or community organization and encourage them to apply to become a Breastfeeding Friendly Community Partner. Or reach out to your favorite bodega and/or the safe places for breastfeeding families. We intentionally ask those of you who are connected to
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