National Breastfeeding Month

Celebrating Latina/x Breastfeeding Week!

¡Celebrando la Semana de Lactancia Materna Latina/x! El tema de este año es Reclamando nuestra Cultura por medio de la Lactancia. Celebrating Latina/x Breastfeeding Week! This year’s theme is Reclaiming our Culture Through Lactation.  La Semana de La Lactancia Latina fue creada en 2023 por la Unión de Líderes de Lactancia Latina (Latinx Lactation Collective) […]

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Workplace Lactation Week

This Labor Day, continue to celebrate National Breastfeeding Month with Workplace Lactation Week | September 1-7. This year’s theme is “Policy to Practice: Making Lactation Support a Reality.” Aligning with Labor Day highlights the vital role that employers play in supporting their lactating employees. Learn more! Check out the Breastfeed Orange NC website for resources

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Honoring Black Breastfeeding Week!

This year’s theme, “Listen Up! Reclaiming Our Narrative & Centering Our Stories for Breastfeeding Justice,” celebrates the power of stories and community and amplifies the voices and experiences of Black lactating families by sharing their stories. Black Breastfeeding Week was established in 2014 by a dedicated group of Black leaders in the breastfeeding field to

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Tea and Milk Coalition – National Breastfeeding Month Event

The Tea and Milk Coalition presents an online event for Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Breastfeeding Week – Bridging the Gap! This celebration of AANHPI Breastfeeding Week is hosted by Breastfeed Orange NC, Piedmont Health Services, and Breastfeed Durham. Breastfeed Orange NC is delighted to co-host the Tea and Milk Coalition event at our

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Spotlight: Kim Nguyen Presenting at the USBC/AANHPI Event!

We are delighted to share that Kim Nguyen will be presenting during the US Breastfeeding Committee AANHPI Caucus Lactation Community Forum this Friday! It’s a celebration of Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Breastfeeding Week 2024 – Bridging the Gaps for AANHPI Families. Kim recently joined Piedmont Health Services and stepped up to

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Honoring Indigenous Milk Medicine Week!

This year’s theme “Mind, Body, Milk Medicine” focuses on the connections between mental and physical health in the lactation community. The inaugural Indigenous Milk Medicine Conference will take place during this 6th annual celebration! Follow the QR code to register. Learn more about Indigenous Milk Medicine Week on Facebook and Instagram, and check out the

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Celebrating National Breastfeeding Month!

August is National Breastfeeding Month! It is a time to celebrate and to raise awareness about the importance of protecting, promoting, and supporting lactation for healthy babies, families, and communities. We all have a role in supporting our lactating families as they dine, shop, work, learn, play, or simply relax in our community. It also is

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Celebrating National Breastfeeding Month

Editor’s Note: The post was originally written as part of the Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities request for community partner updates. It has been updated to incorporate a more local perspective. Breastfeed Orange NC continues to be grateful for the support and enthusiasm of the community. Breastfeed Orange NC is celebrating National Breastfeeding Month with gratitude and

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