The Durham Digest
Breastfeed Durham
July 2024

Breastfeed Durham is back from our annual closure -- and we are feeling recharged, re-centered, and enthusiastic about serving the breastfeeding community in Durham! Taking a break from June 19th through July 4th allowed us to recharge our batteries, replenish our spirits, and gather fresh ideas to make National Breastfeeding Month an extraordinary and empowering experience for the entire community.

As we prepare to embark on National Breastfeeding Month in August, we would love to hear from you!

We eagerly invite everyone to share their ideas, suggestions, and events with us as we are excited to collaborate and make this upcoming month an exceptional celebration of breastfeeding and its invaluable benefits. How are you planning to celebrate National Breastfeeding Month? How are you engaging the community? What events are you organizing? We can collectively highlight, lift up, and celebrate the hard work and efforts of our community partners. Together, we can create a transformative and inspiring National Breastfeeding Month for Durham and beyond. 
National Breastfeeding Month 2024
National Breastfeeding Month 2024
Rates of breastfeeding in the U.S. vary widely because of the multiple and complex barriers new parents face when starting and continuing to breastfeed. Therefore, National Breastfeeding Month is an annual observance of advancing advocacy, protection, and promotion of breastfeeding to ensure that we create strong supports for breastfeeding parents and families.
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Save the Date
July 31 | 4-7pm
Lactation Support Providers Social in Carrboro
Lactation Support Providers Social in Carrboro
Breastfeed Orange NC is welcoming National Breastfeeding Month with a Meet and Mingle! It's an informal opportunity to share, collaborate, network, support, learn, and connect with others in our local lactation support community! :-)
Event Details
August 6 | 11am
North Carolina Breastfeeding Resources Panel Session
North Carolina Breastfeeding Resources Panel Session
North Carolina will host an individual panel session to introduce local stakeholders that provide expertise, support, training and resources to parents and nursing mothers. This includes representatives from the U.S. Department of Labor – Wage and Hour Division, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), WIC and WIC LATCH, the NC Breastfeeding Coalition, Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities, La Leche League of Durham, Breastfeed NC, and the Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute.
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August 6 | 6:30pm
Bridging Gaps from Birth to Breast: Special Edition Training Webinar
Bridging Gaps from Birth to Breast: Special Edition Training Webinar
“Bridging Gaps from Birth to Breast: Special Edition” is an engaging and vital session for healthcare providers to enhance their understanding and practices in lactation support across diverse populations. This session will focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, presenting innovative approaches and practical solutions to bridge gaps in care from birth to breastfeeding. Through panel discussions and interactive dialogue with experts, participants will explore the challenges and triumphs in providing equitable lactation support, particularly in underserved communities.
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August 7 | 9:30am
Walk-In Talks
Walk-In Talks
Every Wednesday morning at 9:30am during National Breastfeeding Month, we will be meeting at various parks around Durham for our walk-in talks. These events provide an opportunity for parents to connect, share experiences, and receive support. Join us for our first walk-in talk at Solite Park in Durham!
Event Details
August 17 | 12-2pm
Ready, Set, Daddy!
Ready, Set, Daddy!
Calling all dads! Breastfeed Durham invites you to our second “Ready, Set, Daddy” event at The Flying Bull. This informal gathering is the perfect opportunity for fathers to learn how to support their new baby and lactating partner. Enjoy a relaxed evening connecting with other dads, sharing experiences, and gaining valuable insights on bonding with your baby and supporting your partner.
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August 19 | 7-9pm
City Council Meeting: Proclamation
City Council Meeting: Proclamation
Join us at the Durham City Council meeting for the updated proclamation issued by the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners during National Breastfeeding Month! Breastfeed Durham has submitted an updated proclamation that acknowledges Durham County as a breastfeeding family friendly community that welcomes nursing families in the community, and supports breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and human milk feeding practices.
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Thank you to our financial partners!
Thank you to our financial partners!
This newsletter was made possible with the financial contributions of the Durham County Board of Commissioners, Durham County Office of the County Manager, Durham County Department of Public Health as part of the Improving Community Outcomes for Maternal and Child Health Grant, and donors like you.
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