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The Durham Digest

3rd Annual Queer Fertility & Family Fair!

Build Community. Share Resources. Connect.

Join us for an inclusive gathering of peer support, local resources, and meaningful conversation at Soul Sanctuary, Durham, NC from 2:00pm to 4:00pm on Saturday, Sept 13th!

Highlights:

Story Circles & Conversations – Heartfelt discussions with peers.
Community Tables – Explore local organizations and support services.
Vendor Walk-Throughs – Meet practitioners and discover helpful tools.
Comfortable & Accessible – Air-conditioned, fully accessible space.

Vendors Include: Lactation support, advocacy groups, law firms, midwives, doulas, daycares, holistic health providers, herbalists, and more.

Thank You to Our Sponsors:
SisterSong, Village Law Group, Haw River Midwifery, Village Surrogacy, Family Care PA, and The Wonder Lab.

Together, let’s build a more inclusive path to family.

First Food Equity Series - Lactation in Diverse Families: Chestfeeding, Queer Families, & Accessibility

Community Partner Spotlight

Pride Health & Wellness

Pelvic Health is for Every Body. They take PRIDE in serving The Triangle's vibrant community with the care they deserve by eliminating pain, optimizing recovery, and demanding whole-person wellness.

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We would love to connect families in Durham to local businesses, community non-profit, social, and faith-based organizations that are breastfeeding-friendly. We encourage organizations to apply for the Breastfeeding Welcome Here Award.

We want to celebrate you!

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Please email newsletter@breastfeedingcommunities.org if you have any upcoming events, celebrations, or opportunities you'd like us to share in our upcoming newsletters.

Save the Dates!

Sep 8-14

Latina/x Breastfeeding Week

This year's theme is: "Territory of the Heart/Breastfeeding without Borders."

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Sep 13 | 2-4pm

3rd Annual Queer Fertility & Family Fair

This year’s fair will offer resources, education, connection, and celebration for queer families at all stages of life. Whether you’re exploring fertility options, growing your family, or supporting loved ones on their path, you’ll find affirming support and vital information at the fair.

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Sep 16-22

Deaf & Hard of Hearing Breastfeeding Week

This year's theme is: "Close the Gap, Bridge the Divide: Establish Breastfeeding Support Access."

Learn More

Sep 25 | 3-6pm

Lactation Support Provider Social

Come out to Blackwood Farm Park and connect with our lactation community!

Sep 30 | 12-1:30pm

First Food Equity Series - Lactation in Diverse Families: Chestfeeding, Queer Families, & Accessibility

Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities' pilot project, Breastfeed Durham, will host the 2025 First Food Equity Series in partnership with the Piedmont Area Health Education Centers. These free presentations are made possible through funding from the Durham County Department of Public Health.

Oct 12

Fruitage of the Womb Women's Retreat

The "Fruitage of the Womb" women's retreat is a gathering for women to explore concepts within womanhood, motherhood, and creatorhood - the creative journey.

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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, Beyond Birth Lactation Services, Carolina Birth & Wellness, and donors like you.

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