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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We are excited to share Breastfeed Durham’s Implementation Team Member Jess’s experience connecting with pharmacies in Durham. Disparity data explains where to expand access; it is never an eligibility screen.
Step 8: Pharmacy Breastfeeding Outreach – Lessons from the Field Read More »
Communities grow stronger when they take time to reflect on what they are building together. Community Self-Appraisals offered through the Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities initiative are designed to support that
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1) Breastfeeding as Disease Prevention Infrastructure A new Lancet Global Health modeling study (Nov 2025) estimates that if exclusive breastfeeding reached 90% in 132 low- and middle-income countries, we’d see fewer deaths
New Lancet Study: Breastfeeding as Global Disease Prevention Infrastructure 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 »
By Samantha Sallee, MPH CandidateUNC Gillings School of Global Public HealthField Placement with Breastfeed Durham, Summer 2025 Creating spaces that support breastfeeding families is about more than comfort—it’s about health, equity,
A Student’s Journey to Supporting the Ten Steps through Policy Toolkit in Durham, NC Read More »
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
Embracing Inclusivity: The Benefits of Becoming a Family-Friendly Establishment Read More »
As community advocates, we know that breastfeeding/chestfeeding and human milk feeding provides essential nutrients and immune factors to support optimal infant nutrition, growth, and development. Families need equitable access to
Step 4: Informing Families Read More »
