title: The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine.
abstract: The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine is a worldwide organization of physicians dedicated to the promotion, protection, and support of breastfeeding and human lactation. In this Physician Focus, we describe the mission and activities of the Academy. We also highlight opportunities for physicians to participate.
authors.affiliation: 1Department of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana.
authors.forename: Kinga A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Szucs
authors.forename: Miriam H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Labbok
mesh_terms: D001942:Breast Feeding; D003226:Congresses as Topic; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D010819:Physician's Role; D012955:Societies, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards