Online Training Series: Infant & Young Child Feeding in Emergencies!

Infant & Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCF-E), First Responders, Lactation Support /

The North Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition (NCBfC) SAFE Infant Feeding Team is offering a free Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCF-E) training opportunity. Emergencies and natural disasters can happen anywhere, at any time – [and] so can everyday crises. Is your community prepared to safeguard your most vulnerable residents — babies and young children — when […]

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A Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community – The Carrboro Proclamation!

Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community Designation, Carrboro, Proclamation /

This Tuesday, June 17th, Carrboro was officially designated a Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community, and we celebrated this amazing milestone with a gathering at the Carrboro Town Hall before the Town meeting and then joined the meeting to hear the proclamation read! The Proclamation was read by Mayor Barbara Foushee. Members of the Breastfeed Orange NC

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Carrboro is the First Community to Complete the Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community Ten Steps

Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community Designation, Carrboro /

The Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community designation was a dream of Dr. Miriam Labbok, founder of the Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute, who created the Designation and piloted the Ten Steps in Carrboro and Chapel Hill. It was with great sadness that Dr. Labbok became ill, and after Dr. Labbok passed, a group of advocates continued the

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Save the Date for a Celebration! Carrboro will be Designated a Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community!

Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community Designation /

Exciting new! Breastfeed Orange NC is pleased to announce that Carrboro has successfully completed all Ten Steps towards a Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community. And you are invited to the celebration! The Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community designation is awarded to communities that complete the Ten Steps. In true community spirit in Carrboro, the award is the

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First Responders Support Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies

First Responders, Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCFE) /

Supporting Families in an Emergency Any time a parent needs a First Responder, it is an emergency for that family. Emergencies come in many forms, including personal or family crises, public health emergencies (e.g., COVID pandemic), fires, acts of violence, power outages or water main breaks (e.g., water no longer safe to drink), and weather-related

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Minority Health Month Family Photoshoot • 4/10• 4-8pm

National Minority Health Month, Black Maternal Health Week /

In honor of Minority Health month, Breastfeed Durham invites you to the Minority Health Month Family Photoshoot. Prenatal and postpartum families are invited to take part. It’s an opportunity to capture the beauty of your journey. The photoshoot will take place at Duke Park – 106 West Knox St, Durham, NC 27701 Questions? Contact Breastfeed

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Webinar on Equity in Infant Feeding and Family Health • 10/8 • Save the Date!

Equity Health Care, Accessibility, Healthcare, LGBTQ plus Human Milk /

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.

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Celebrating Latina/x Breastfeeding Week!

Latina/x Breastfeeding Week, Mes Nacional de la Lactancia Materna, National Breastfeeding Month /

¡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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