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The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine is a worldwide organization of physicians dedicated to the promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding and human lactation. Our mission is to unite members of the various medical specialties with this common purpose through:
- Physician education
- Expansion of knowledge in both breastfeeding science and human lactation
- Facilitation of optimal breastfeeding practices
- Encouragement of the exchange of information among organizations
A central goal of The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine is the development of clinical protocols for managing common medical problems that may impact breastfeeding success. View the current protocols.
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Download the 2008 ABM Membership Brochure
Mail, fax, or email our one-page membership application
2008 ABM International Conference: October 23-26: Ritz-Carlton: Dearborn, Michigan
(click here to view and print the brochure)
CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THE 2008 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT FOR 2008 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE:
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FORM AND GUIDELINES (WORD)
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FORM AND GUIDELINES (ADOBE PDF)
ABM Press Releases:
04/07/2008: ABM President, Caroline Chantry's letter to New York Times Editor
03/20/2008: ABM Annual Conference to be held October 23-26, 2008: Ritz-Carlton, Dearborn Michigan.
7/31/06: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. Provides Complimentary Online Access to Breastfeeding Medicine for the Month of August for World Breastfeeding Week
6/15/06: Substantial Evidence for the Gold Standard of Breastfeeding
5/8/06: Breastfeeding a Top Priority in Addressing Infant Growth and Nutrition
4/28/06: New WHO Child Growth Standards
10/14/05: Breastfeeding Is Associated with a Lower Risk of SIDS
9/30/05: Infant Feeding in Emergencies
*ABM Announces Breastfeeding Medicine Journal
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