Happy May! In this monthly newsletter, we will spotlight our clinic and lactation support community partners, highlight events, and share helpful resources for your organizations. 

Thank you for being a vital part of our efforts to empower and uplift lactating families. Your involvement makes a difference every day, and together, we will continue to foster a community that values and supports every lactation journey.

Every month, we'll be highlighting you all to foster fellowship among our growing community of allies making Durham breastfeeding friendly for all families. 

At Breastfeed Durham, we believe that supporting breastfeeding, chest feeding, and human milk feeding families is everyone’s job. And yet, we know that institutional barriers—bureaucracy, red tape, and even internal politics—can sometimes prevent organizations from formally participating in recognition programs like our Breastfeeding Welcome Award or the Ten Steps to a Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community.

And so, we created something new. The Community Choice Award is not based on forms, signatures, or official designations. It’s based on real-life experiences—on what families tell us, what coalition members notice, and how welcoming a place feels.

Every month, we'll highlight new Community Choice Award recipients!

Click on the Guide to Breastfeeding-Friendly Businesses in Durham – This printable postcard features a QR code linking to a directory of local breastfeeding-friendly restaurants, businesses, and public spaces, making it easier than ever to find supportive locations while exploring our city.

We have an open source use agreement, which allows anyone to print and distribute these resources for non-commercial purposes. We hope that you find these resources useful in supporting breastfeeding in our community.