Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine

Do galactagogues work? Are they safe? The latest ABM Grand Rounds Webinar is available now, and Dr. Siew Cheng Foong is delving into the best available evidence on galactagogues and their role in supporting breastfeeding mothers. Register and watch now: https://buff.ly/4gJHHJW. #ABMGrandRounds #BreastfeedingMedicine #Galactagogues #GrandRounds #Webinar

We’re planning our 2025 International Annual Meeting, a virtual experience, and want your input! While everyone’s feedback is welcome, we’re especially interested in hearing from those who regularly attend our meetings. Your insights will help us create an event tailored for you. Take our brief survey now to share your feedback: https://buff.ly/4igiLuw.

Hear from lead author Lori Feldman-Winter, MD MPH FABM, on how exclusivity has evolved since she first started teaching its importance, whether or not she thinks commercial milk feeding promotes overfeeding, and more. Read more: https://buff.ly/4gRvy5t.

NEW POSITION STATEMENT: "Recommendation for Exclusive Breastfeeding: Avoidance of Underfeeding and Overfeeding with Commercial Milk Formula" was just published in the Breastfeeding Medicine Journal advocating for exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life. Read the statement here: https://buff.ly/3QsuGtg. Access the provider infographic here: https://lnkd.in/gk84439H Access the parent infographic here: https://lnkd.in/ggefRRYK

The next ABM Grand Rounds Webinar will be available on-demand on Friday, February 28th! Join Dr. Siew Cheng Foong for an encore presentation of her talk from the 2024 Annual Meeting as she explores the latest research on galactagogues. Learn about their effectiveness, safety, and how they’re starting to be used in non-traditional settings. Register now: https://buff.ly/4gJHHJW. #ABMGrandRounds #BreastfeedingMedicine #Galactagogues #Webinar

Missed a session or still need to complete your evaluations? You now have until March 16, 2025, to watch session recordings, submit evaluations, and download your CE or attendance certificate. Check the conference platform for your unique access link. It's tied to your profile, so be sure not to share or forward it.

The latest ABM Grand Rounds is available now! Join Dr. Casey Rosen-Carole as she reviews current literature, analyzes case reports, and discusses how to guide gender-diverse families in making infant feeding decisions. Watch on-demand and join the Q&A forum: https://buff.ly/40n5IBr. #ABMGrandRounds #BreastfeedingMedicine #LactationManagement #GenderDiverseFamilies

Register now for the 2025 Grand Rounds Webinar series and get access for the entire year! Join us each month for on-demand webinars addressing key topics in breastfeeding care, including: - Inducing Lactation with Transgender Women - Prenatal Breastfeeding Promotion - HIV and Breastfeeding - Tongue-tie - NEC - And more! Sign up now at https://buff.ly/40n5IBr. #ABMGrandRounds #BreastfeedingMedicine #LactationSupport

The next ABM Grand Rounds will be available on-demand on Friday, January 24, 2025! Dr. Casey Rosen-Carole will lead a thought-provoking discussion on inducing lactation in transgender women, breaking down the current literature, case reports, and best practices for guiding families with gender-diverse parents. This webinar will also include a forum for Q&A with the presenter. Learn more and register now: https://buff.ly/40n5IBr. #ABMGrandRounds #BreastfeedingMedicine #LactationManagement #GenderDiverseFamilies

We’re so grateful for the generosity of those who have donated to ABM. Your contributions help us provide free, high-quality breastfeeding resources to families and healthcare professionals who need them most. If you’ve already given, thank you for being a part of this mission! If you’re still considering, your support can help us continue this important work. Every donation counts! Make a Difference Today: https://buff.ly/3ZvOlwD #ABM #SupportABM #BreastfeedingMedicine #MakeADifference