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

Background The benefits of breastfeeding have been well documented. Medical doctors
worldwide play a key role in advocating for breastfeeding, and they interact with women and …

Physicians' experience with high quality training in breastfeeding during their medical
education is historically varied. The process of becoming a board-certified physician entails …

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

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 …

The Section on Breastfeeding is one of 50 sections of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
In this Physicians' Focus, we describe the mission, vision, and activities of the Section on …

Lack of knowledge about the practical aspects of breastfeeding management is one of the
major barriers to physician support of the breastfeeding dyad. Few physicians receive any …

Medical school and residency training programs, in which practice patterns are established,
frequently lack formal education in breastfeeding in the United States. This project, a …

This book aims to provide physicians and other health professionals in all specialties with a
concise reference on breast feeding and human lactation. It serves as an essential guide to …

Objective Breastfeeding is an important public health issue with an increase in infant and
maternal morbidity and mortality for artificially-fed infants and their mothers. Doctors in …