Academy of
Breastfeeding Medicine

dedicated to the promotion, protection and
support of breastfeeding and human lactation

Announcements

We are excited to introduce our Lifetime Members: Sudha Chandrasekhar, MD, MPH; Caroline Chantry, MD, FABM; Yoo-Mi Chung, MD, FABM; Gail Herrine, MD; James Kratzer, MD, MPH; Miriam Labbok, MD, MPH, FABM; Rebecca Powers, MD; Lori Ricke, MD, FABM; Ruth Stanhiser, MD; Rima Strassman, MD, FABM; Kanae Tada, MD; and Nancy Wight, MD, FABM.

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Let's Thank Moms Everywhere!

Mother's Day Card Graphic

This Mother's Day, you can express your appreciation for the women in your life by supporting the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine and purchasing a uniquely designed greeting card. 

Each card will be individually addressed to your recipient and include a special message from you.  Your tax-deductible gift of $25 or more will help ABM to continue to promote, protect, and support breastfeeding, and human lactation.  Remember your grandmother, mother, sister, aunt, and friends this Mother's Day!  Please click here to order.

 


SAVE-THE-DATE

17th Annual International Meeting in Chicago, October 11-14, 2012

 

 

2012 Membership

The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine is now accepting applications for 2012 membership.

 

Exclusive Breastfeeding in the Hospital after Birth with Ann Kellams, MD
Learn more in the latest Breastfeeding Medicine Podcast.

 


Latest Research in Breastfeeding Medicine, the Official Journal of ABM

Featured content by Ruth A. Lawrence, MD: "Increasing Breastfeeding Duration: Changing the Paradigm" ... and more.

 

 


Replay: Listen to Experts from the 16th Annual International Meeting
With partial support from the Aetna Foundation, we are pleased to share the first two presentations: 

  • Maternal Obesity and Breastfeeding, Anne Eglash, MD, FABM, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
  • Sixth Annual Founders' Lecture: Inequalities and Inequities in Breastfeeding - An International Perspective, Adriano Cattaneo, MD, MSc, Institute for Maternal and Child Health, IRCCS Burlo Garofolo, Trieste, Italy

 


Joint Commission Campaign Helps Support & Prepare Mothers to Successfully Breastfeed
Download the English or Spanish Speak Up Brochures, Poster, and the Joint Commission's Press Release.

 

Third Annual Summit on Breastfeeding
The Summit on Breastfeeding took place in Washington, D.C. on June 29-30 to identify targeted strategies for establishing a national breastfeeding agenda as part of our nation's Health Reform. The proceedings of the Summit were published in the October 2011 issue of Breastfeeding Medicine.  Check out photos from the Summit.

 

WABA

The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine is associated with the Department of Public Information of the United Nations.  

The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine is a Core Partner of the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA).  The ABM/WABA Physician's Pledge is a vehicle for all physicians to declare their support for the Innocenti Declaration Goals and to "go on record" as a breastfeeding-friendly practicioner.