Our history, as is the case with most important things, began out of the collective commitment
and vision of a small group of dedicated people. In 1993, a group of physicians at an …

We are revising the bylaws—a not extremely ''fun''task, but one that is necessary for the
longevity of our organization. With the help of our management team, we are making sure …

The value of breastfeeding for mothers, babies, and society is well established, yet in the
United States too many women do not breastfeed. The US Public Health Service set forth …

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

BREASTFEEDING MEDICINE has been honored with the opportunity to publish the
Executive Summary (1) of the Surgeon General's Call to Action. This report was released on …

Chicago, IL. Here, I attended two preconference meetings on basic and advanced
breastfeeding topics (What Every Physician Needs to Know About Breastfeeding, Part 1 …

LAUNCHING THE FIRST JOURNAL to be devoted exclusively to breastfeeding medicine is
an action taken with considerable thought and unharnessed anticipation. Since the …

This first 2016 issue of Breastfeeding Medicine brings with it the announcement that
confirms the broadening of the content of the journal to include specific practical information …

This is the first statement that all who visit the website of the Academy will find on the entry
page. The Founders of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, mostly living and working in …

Everyone agrees that breastfeeding is best. The benefits are countless, and more and more
mothers are trying to nurse their babies. We are told that breastfeeding is an inherent skill …