This important webinar “delves into the unique challenges and opportunities associated with lactation in diverse family structures, including chestfeeding, queer families, and those with accessibility needs. As we strive for inclusivity in healthcare, understanding the nuances of different lactation experiences is crucial.
Webinar on Equity in Infant Feeding and Family Health • 10/8 • Save the Date! Read More »
This is an inclusive and affirming health fair that is centered around the Queer experience of growing their families. No matter the route – be it through adoption, gestation, surrogacy, fostering or more nontraditional paths – the journey can be complicated. The health fair brings together supportive organizations in the field of assisting families along
Queer Family Planning Health Fair This Saturday! Read More »
Thank you to the many healthcare and wellness providers who have affirmed their commitment to providing a welcoming space for lactating families and employees as Community Partners and Employers. Our health and wellness providers cover a wide-range of disciplines, from acupuncture to chiropractic care, dental care to eye care, primary healthcare to physical therapy, wellness
Spotlight on Our Healthcare and Wellness Community! Read More »
Congratulations to Piedmont Health WIC program for receiving the WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence Gold Award from the USDA! The WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence Program recognizes local WIC agencies that have demonstrated model practices in Breastfeeding Peer Counseling (BFPC), as well as those who are at varying stages of implementing exemplary breastfeeding promotion and support practices.
Congratulations Piedmont Health: WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence! Read More »
UNC Hospitals successfully re-designated as a Baby-Friendly facility, this time with a “First in the Nation” twist! Moving towards re-designation during COVID was a challenge. The new Manager of Lactation Services, Debbie Gordon, and the UNC Hospitals team, with the support of the Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute (CGBI), not only met the challenge but excelled.
Join Breastfeed Durham and Dr. Annie Dotson, M.D., Duke Department of Family Medicine & Community Health, on October 11, 2022, at 12pm (noon) to discuss creating chest/breastfeeding friendly healthcare policies. October 11 at 12 PM Register (Note: This event is scheduled during the regular 2nd Tuesday Breastfeed Durham community meeting, October 11th at noon. All
Writing Breastfeeding Friendly Medical Policy | Oct 11, 2022 Read More »
