Practitioner & Patient HandoutsHelp Keep ABM Handouts Free for AllThe Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine develops evidence-based handouts for practitioners and patients to guide clinical practice worldwide. These resources are available at no cost thanks to the generosity of supporters like you. If you value open access to these resources, please consider making a donation today. Your contribution helps us maintain, update, and expand these resources for clinicians and patients everywhere. Without your support, we may be forced to limit access to members only in the future. DonatePractitioner HandoutsBreastfeeding and Emergency Situations
The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine proudly provides a practitioner handout with essential, evidence-based information about breastfeeding in emergency situations for emergency preparedness planning and personnel training. A free downloadable PDF in English can be found below:
Parent HandoutsSee below for ABM's four parent handouts. Hypoglycemia: Low Blood Sugar in Newborns
The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine is proud to provide a parent handout with essential, evidence-based information about low blood sugar in newborns written for the public based on our first Protocol on hypoglycemia. A free downloadable PDF in English can be found below:
Bedsharing and BreastfeedingThe Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine is proud to provide a parent handout with essential, evidence-based information about bedsharing safety written for the public from our popular Breastfeeding and Bedsharing Protocol. High-quality posters and tear-off sheets are available for purchase here in the following translations, as well as free downloadable PDFs:
Breastfeeding and Substance UseThis handout offers evidence‑based information to help you understand breastfeeding and substance use. It is based on the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine’s Clinical Protocol #21: Substance Use and Breastfeeding (Revised 2023). Every family’s situation is unique, and this guide is meant to support—not replace—conversations with your health care team. Use this information to explore options that align with your health, goals, and values.
Physiologic Infant Care: Supporting Breastfeeding, Sleep, and Well-being
The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine is proud to provide a parent handout with essential, evidence-based information about managing nighttime breastfeeding in young infants, written from our Physiological Infant Care--Managing Nighttime Breastfeeding in Young Infants Protocol. High-quality tear-off sheets are available here in the following translations, as well as free downloadable PDFs:
MastitisThe Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine is proud to provide a parent handout with essential, evidence-based information on the treatment and prevention of mastitis and related conditions, written for the public from our popular Mastitis Protocol. High-quality posters and tear-off sheets are also available for purchase here. Free downloadable PDFs in multiple languages are available below:
Translation PolicyThe Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) is committed to making our resources accessible to healthcare professionals and communities worldwide. We welcome interest in translating ABM clinical protocols and handouts to expand global access to evidence-based guidance. All ABM resources are protected by copyright and may not be translated, adapted, or distributed without prior written consent from ABM. If you are interested in translating ABM content, please review our translation process and requirements and submit a request through our official form: Learn More About Volunteer Translation &
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