Holy Moly.  This is just a work of art.  Book mark it NOW print it out NOW
and read it NOW. AAFP always had one of the best position papers about BFg
support, but this new-and-improved version just knocks it out of the park.

This positive statement covers *all* the hot button topics involved with
BFg and human milk use  -- and in favor of informed decision-making (!
Instead of blanket commandments ignoring the evidence-base and the
individual circumstances for a family!). AND it has links to more resources

Many familiar Lactnet names are on the document.  Claps and kudos to Anne
Eglash, Alicia Dermer, Rebecca Saenz, Julie Wood -- and all the rest of the
Committee.

I am trying to nail down WHEN this was issued/approved/whatever -- I think
it is November 2014 but the website page itself doesn't make that clear.

Link to press release about the position statement:
http://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20141118breastfeedingpaper.html#.VHJoyjtkRmI.facebook

Link to position statement:
http://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/breastfeeding-support.html

-- 
Liz Brooks, JD, IBCLC, FILCA
Wyndmoor, PA, USA
Secretary, U. S. Breastfeeding Cmte (2014-16)
IBCLCs empower women and save babies' lives!

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