Abstract
PREAMBLE
The mission of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) consists of medical doctors “educating and empowering health professionals to support and manage breastfeeding, lactation and human milk feeding” with the vision that there will be “healthier lives worldwide through excellence in the medical care of breastfeeding and lactation.” As such, position statements help to disseminate the philosophy of the organization with regard to key topics related to breastfeeding and lactation. This position statement is based on the best available evidence and interpretation by the expertise of our members.
The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine recognizes that not all lactating individuals identify as women. Using gender-inclusive language, however, is not possible in all languages and all countries and for all readers. The position of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (https://doi.org/10.1089/bfm.2021.29188.abm) is to interpret clinical protocols and position statements within the framework of inclusivity of all breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and human milk-feeding individuals.
It is the position of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) to recommend exclusive breastfeeding as the optimal method of feeding for the first 6 months after birth, and with complementary foods for 2 years or as long as the family desires. The ABM also recommends assessment and prevention of underfeeding and overfeeding infants in the context of skilled breastfeeding management.
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