L. M. Dinour and K. M. Camacho, “Breastfeeding Education in Kindergarten Through 12th Grade: A Content Analysis of United States Health Curriculum Standards,” Journal of School Health 96, no. 7 […]
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The U.S. Breastfeeding Committee fully released its national plan, Nourishing, Thriving Communities: A National Plan for First Foods, Breastfeeding, and Lactation Support through Policy, Systems, and Environmental Change. I’ve had
Everyone Has a Thread: One Cloth, Many Hands Read More »
By Linels Higuera Ancidey, IBCLC, MPH Candidate, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, Field Placement with Breastfeed Durham, Summer 2025 The First Peel: A Circle Rooted in Community In
From Cuties to Curriculum: Culturally Responsive Lactation and Perinatal Support Read More »
Across North Carolina, teachers and students have spoken out about the challenges of breastfeeding and pumping in schools. Their words paint a vivid picture of what too many families face
North Carolina Families Deserve Schools That Support Breastfeeding Read More »
By Janiah Fladger, MPH CandidateUNC Gillings School of Global Public HealthField Placement with Breastfeed Durham, Summer 2025 When I joined Breastfeed Durham as their Summer Recruitment Coordinator, I knew I’d be supporting
A Student’s Journey Supporting Step 6 in Durham, NC Read More »
Wednesday, November 20th, 2024, was World Children’s Day. Breastfeeding Communities joined in celebration with UNICEF and communities all across the world to: Listen to the Future Even the very youngest
Celebrating World Children’s Day Everyday! Read More »
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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Breastfeed Orange NC (https://breastfeedorangenc.org) is celebrating National Breastfeeding Month with gratitude and joy, new energy and enthusiasm! Throughout the month, we have been recognizing our stakeholders and advocates and expanding
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August is here and that means National Breastfeeding Month, a time to celebrate and promote the benefits of breastfeeding for families and communities alike. We want to celebrate the work
Celebrating National Breastfeeding Month in Asheville and Buncombe County Read More »
Kicking off National Breastfeeding Month, Breastfeed Durham started the month with the first ever inaugural meeting with the Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) as part of the newest
Celebrating Breastfeed Durham’s Initiatives Read More »
