A Collaborative Path Toward Breastfeeding EquityOn November 4, 2024, the Sandhills Collaborative review the work in Montgomery, Hoke, Richmond, Cumberland, and Scotland counties for a focused discussion on creating breastfeeding-friendly […]
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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,
Building a Breastfeeding Family Friendly North Carolina In North Carolina, the concept of a Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community (BFFC) takes on an even deeper meaning as we collectively navigate the
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This fall, Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities (BFFC) will be connecting with each of our 20 partner communities to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment. We want to hear about your progress
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Leadership within the university plays a crucial role in creating a culture that supports nursing families. This commitment begins with a formal, written lactation policy that signals the university’s dedication
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In Carrboro, North Carolina, a dedicated team of public health graduate students embarked on a year-long journey to help Carrboro move closer to completing the Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community designation. The
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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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