A central goal of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) is the development of
clinical protocols for managing common medical problems that may impact breastfeeding …

The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine is a worldwide organization of physicians
dedicated to the promotion, protection, and support of breastfeeding and human lactation …

Breastfeeding is widely viewed as the optimal feeding method for infants among
professional nursing and medical organizations. Its health benefits have been …

Introduction: The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative has had a positive impact on
breastfeeding initiation; however, little is known about posthospital infant feeding practices …

Although most women in the United States initiate breastfeeding, more than one half wean
earlier than they desire. As reproductive health experts and advocates for women's health …

This qualitative study analyzes mothers' reports of breastfeeding care experiences from
pregnancy through infancy. Most research on medical support for breastfeeding examines a …

Breastfeeding provides significant health benefits for infants and mothers. However, the
United States continues to fall short of the breastfeeding goals set by the Healthy People …

There are many challenges to adequately supporting breastfeeding mothers in the primary
care setting. Herein I will address:(1) what we mean by support;(2) the gap between …

The human practice of breast feeding has existed since time immemorial. Other feeding
methods have evolved throughout history. Certain feeding options have become more …

Breastfeeding is the method of infant feeding supported by many professional organizations,
including the American Academy of Pediatrics, 1 the American College of Obstetrics and …