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New AAP Policy Statement: The Barriers to Breastfeeding Are Not the Family’s Fault

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The American Academy of Pediatrics has released a new policy statement that says plainly what a lot of families already know. When breastfeeding does not work out, the problem is usually the system, not the mother. What stands out to us is where the AAP goes looking for the fix. It goes to the community. The entire Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities framework is built around community health workers and health educators, and around training clinicians to think the way community health workers think. In a county like Franklin, that neighbor to neighbor support is not a nice extra. It is the whole plan. Read the full policy statement.

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Franklin Childcare Centers Are Now Breastfeeding Friendly

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Across Franklin County, childcare centers are stepping up to support infant feeding in ways that are both practical and powerful. Over the past year, three childcare providers worked closely with Breastfeed Franklin to create dedicated lactation spaces, update their written policies, and apply for the North Carolina Breastfeeding-Friendly Childcare Designation. These changes help staff, parents,

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Why We’re Building a Breastfeeding-Friendly Franklin

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In Franklin County, we are building something bold—something deeply rooted in public health and community resilience. Breastfeeding is not just a personal act; it’s a shared responsibility that reflects how well a community supports its youngest members and their caregivers. Last year, we met with business owners, childcare providers, librarians, health department staff, and dozens

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