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The Durham Digest (Mid-August 2021) |
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As we enter into the last two weeks of National Breastfeeding Month, Breastfeed Durham celebrates. Our vision is to realize infant feeding equity for all in Durham through our mission to advocate for policies and practices that support breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and human milk feeding. Our goal is that all families will be fully informed, supported, and empowered to make infant feeding choices that they feel are safe, healthy, and appropriate for their lives. This requires education, resources, and support for all expectant parents and families. It requires supportive workplaces and employers. It requires the support of healthcare providers. It requires the support of local government and agencies, education, and faith-based communities. It requires that we understand, acknowledge, and work to dissolve the historical and societal barriers to equitable access in healthcare, and in particular disparities in maternal health, in order that future generations can have the true freedom to make those choices with the full support of a community rooted in justice, respect, and self-determination for all. This is our shared responsibility for our children and their health.
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Calling all First Food Advocates |
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Do you want to build health equity into the foundation of our Durham communities? |
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As we celebrate National Breastfeeding Month, our August 2021 event page. Please email us your additions. Breastfeed Durham.
- Thursday, August 19, 2021 | 10:30-12 PM: Breastfeeding support for families from Leche League of Durham | Bonding from Pregnant to Baby to Toddler
- Saturday, August 21, 2021 | 10-12 PM: Celebrating National Breastfeeding Month LGBTQ+ Human Milk Playdate for families of all ages. Duke Park Playground. Read more…
- Saturday, August 21, 2021 | 11-2 PM: The SisterSong virtual Labor Intensive Training. Click here to register.
- Monday, August 23, 2021 | 10-12 PM: Information table at the Durham County Department of Public Health. For more information contact Aubrey Delaney.
- Saturday, August 28, 2021 | 6 PM: (On Facebook Live) The History of Black Breastfeeding. Registration links coming soon.
- Monday, August 29, 2021 | 10 AM: (On Instagram Live) Breastfeeding Policy and Advocacy. Registration links coming soon.
- Monday, August 30, 2021 | 10-12 PM: Information table at the Durham County Department of Public Health. For more information contact Aubrey Delaney.
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LGBTQ+ Human Milk Play Date | August 21, 2021 at 10 AM |
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Breastfeed Durham is celebrating National Breastfeeding Month with an LGBTQ+ Human Milk Play Date!! Saturday, August 21, 2021 10am-12pm at Duke Park Playground, 106 West Knox Street, Durham, NC 27701. RSVP not required. You can just show up! We run on "baby's" time! |
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Register Now: FREE Family Photo Event |
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National Breastfeeding Month is a time of celebration, and we see so many powerful and beautiful images of nursing families and communities supporting them. In keeping with that celebration, Breastfeed Durham invites you to a FREE family photoshoot! We look forward to celebrating these wonderful images of families… |
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Black Breastfeeding Week Celebrations |
The SisterSong virtual Labor Intensive Training
The History of Black Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding Policy and Advocacy
(More information coming soon.) |
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Like what we are doing? |
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Breastfeed Durham is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of infants and families through education, outreach, and advocacy to promote and support breastfeeding. Your donation is urgently needed to strengthen and grow the work of Breastfeed Durham. If you like the work we are doing, please consider giving today. Your generous gift will help offset our costs and will support our mission. |
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Invite a friend to subscribe to our newsletter, The Durham Digest, a monthly summary of Breastfeed Durham's news, actions, and resources for Durham parents, supporters, and advocates. Breastfeed Durham is always happy to develop custom materials that are the right fit for the community. Or feel free to reach out to set up a virtual meeting.
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