Day one as an exhibitor at #ACOG2024 was fantastic, with engaging conversations. Looking forward to day 2 here in San Diego at booth 401. Stop by and say hello if you are here. We have fun stickers.
Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
Non-profit Organizations
Chicago, Illinois 2,491 followers
Bringing doctors together to provide evidence-based solutions to the challenges facing breastfeeding across the globe.
About us
ABM is a worldwide organization of medical doctors dedicated to the promotion, protection, and support of breastfeeding. Our mission is to unite members of the various medical specialties with this common purpose.
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http://www.bfmed.org
External link for Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1995
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Primary
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8735 W Higgins Rd
Ste 300
Chicago, Illinois 60631, US
Employees at Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
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Josephine Ruiz-Healy
Private Practice Pediatrics. Clinical Associate Professor at UT Health San Antonio
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Ann Kellams
Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs, University of Virginia Department of Pediatrics
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Norrina Jamaluddin
MD (USU), MPH (UKM) •Reviewer, Medical/Health Researcher •Malaysian Health Technology Assessment Section (MaHTAS) - Ministry of Health Malaysia
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Olamide Egbewunmi
MD IBCLC, Lactation Consultant Healthcare Leader Public Speaker
Updates
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In this installment of our #microlearning series, Karen Bodnar, MD IBCLC FABM FAAP, teaches us about the anatomy and physiology of lactation and how that knowledge can help you take the best possible care of your #lactating patients. https://bit.ly/3wFHGWn #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #humanmilk
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There's still time to register for "Case Studies in Transitioning a Preterm Infant to Direct Breastfeeding" on May 20! Don't miss this chance to earn continuing education credits and learn from your peers. More info: https://buff.ly/3yteAda
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Register TODAY for ABM's May 20th #GrandRounds Webinar, "Case Studies in Transitioning a Preterm Infant to Direct Breastfeeding," that offers a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits! Can't make it live? Register for on-demand access! https://buff.ly/3UyE4NQ
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ABM recently released a position statement calling for six months of paid maternity leave for best breastfeeding outcomes. Read it here: https://buff.ly/48ZxlS3
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In this installment of our #microlearning series, Karen Bodnar, MD IBCLC FABM FAAP, teaches us about the anatomy and physiology of lactation and how that knowledge can help you take the best possible care of your #lactating patients. https://bit.ly/3whT8Hm #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #humanmilk
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As part of our #microlearning series, Barbara Philipp, MD FAAP FABM, outlines considerations that must be made when prescribing medications to #Chestfeeding patients. This installment will help you understand the relative infant dose, pharmacokinetic factors, and provide reliable resources for information on medications and #HumanMilk. https://bit.ly/3whT8Hm #RelativeInfantDose #Pharmacokinetics #BreastfeedingMedicine
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Learn more about ABM protocols specific to caring for late preterm infants. Eyla Boies, MD FABM FAAP, goes over what you need to know about #breastfeeding and the preterm infant. Principles of care aim to prevent frequently encountered problems and should include: • a specific policy and procedure for LPI care, including enhanced assessment • steps to minimize separation of the infant and mother, enhanced and prompt lactation support • LPI-specific communication tools, education of all involved in the care of infant and mother • discharge and follow-up guidelines. https://bit.ly/3whT8Hm #microlearning #chestfeeding #humanmilk #PretermInfantCare #breastfeedingmedicine
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Help expand breastfeeding support and protections! Join the USBC and call on policymakers to pass this organizational sign-on letter to increase federal investments for breastfeeding: https://buff.ly/49S3CuT
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