The Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities (BFFC) framework has long provided a roadmap for building supportive environments for breastfeeding families. In Western North Carolina, the SAFE Infant Feeding Team has leveraged […]
One of the most challenging aspects of the Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities (BFFC) journey is Step 10: ensuring that chest/breastfeeding is normalized within the curriculum of K-12 schools, childcare centers, colleges,
Self-Assessment for a Breastfeeding Friendly University Leadership within the university plays a crucial role in creating a culture that supports nursing families. This commitment begins with a formal, written lactation
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Reflecting on National Breastfeeding Month this August, we recognize it as a valuable opportunity for our partner Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities (BFFC) to engage with local stakeholders, promote breastfeeding support,
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As I sit down to reflect on our Breastfeeding Friendly Childcare Bundle Project, I am filled with a whirlwind of emotions. It’s the summer of 2024, and I can’t help
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Following our March roundtable discussion, I’ve been deeply engrossed in our shared and individual journeys towards creating more breastfeeding-friendly communities across the United States. A particular concern raised by one
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Corali Francisco-Zelkine is a graduating senior at Duke University studying Cultural Anthropology and Global Health. Originally from South Florida, with family from the Dominican Republic and France, Corali has always
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In a world where inclusivity and support for new parents are increasingly valued, businesses have the opportunity to make a profound difference by becoming family-friendly establishments. Creating an environment where
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In the face of the United States’ alarming syphilis surge, our community stands at a crucial crossroads. As advocates and providers, the responsibility to navigate the complexities of lactation support
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In today’s parenting journey, the pressure to achieve unrealistic standards of child-rearing can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to feeding our babies. Amidst the sea of expectations and “mommy
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