Breastfeeding Residency Curriculum
The resources and references listed below will help you to educate yourself, other
faculty, and your residents about breastfeeding. This list, chosen by breastfeeding
and residency training experts, identifies the best resources available. First take
a look at the Top 5 materials used by other programs implementing the curriculum.
Residents rated these materials the highest for learning about breastfeeding. In
addition to the Top 5, you will also see an extensive list of books, Web sites and
PDFs, policy statements and guidelines, training materials, and promotional material
to help you to implement the curriculum and its activities. As costs and Web sites
change frequently, we do our best to keep this list up to date, but errors may occur.
This video helps mothers to prepare for and initiate breastfeeding. It also teaches
health professionals how to counsel and care for breastfeeding mothers in an efficient
manner.
Where to find: Order online at Breastmilk Solutions. Excerpts of this video can be found online
for free download at
Stanford School of Medicine
Cost: $65 (bulk rates available)
This handbook provides physicians in all specialties with a concise reference on
breastfeeding and human lactation. It also describes the Baby Friendly Hospital
Initiative, The Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding.
Where to find: Order online at
American Academy of Pediatrics
Bookstore
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Bookstore
Cost: Non-member - $49.95, Member - $44.95
(Order through the organization to which you belong and receive a member's discount)
This notebook contains 3 self-study modules that teach residents and others the
basic tools necessary for supporting breastfeeding, including prevention and basic
management of common clinical problems affecting the mother and infant.
Where to Find: Download from Wellstart International 
Cost: Free
A helpful reference for health professionals in determining the safety of medications
given to mothers during breastfeeding.
Where to find: Order at online bookstore or Hale Publishing
Cost: $39.95
A basic breastfeeding 101 book for mothers. It is a good overview of the experience
of breastfeeding from initiation to weaning for parents and health professionals.
Available in Spanish.
Where to find: Order online at
American Academy of Pediatrics Bookstore
Cost: $15.00
This authoritative textbook contains evidence-based information on all of the scientific
and clinical topics related to breastfeeding - from basic data on the anatomical,
physiological, biochemical, nutritional, immunological, and psychological aspects
of human lactation to guidance on a full range of problems in clinical management.
Where to find: Order online at Elsevier Inc.
Cost: Approximately $99.95
This handbook provides physicians in all specialties with a concise reference on
breastfeeding and human lactation.
Where to find: Order online at
American Academy of Pediatrics
Bookstore
American College of Obstetricians
and Gynecologists Bookstore
Cost: Non-member - $49.95, Member - $44.95
(Order through the organization to which you belong and receive a member's discount)
This resource provides the scientific basis and the "how-to" techniques
to help the mother establish a milk supply and to confirm that the newborn is breastfeeding
successfully before discharge. This book helps residents to quickly develop physical
assessment skills, make practical recommendations to the mother, and verify that
the recommendations achieved the desired results. Clinical case scenarios are also
included.
Where to find: Order at online bookstore or Amazon.com
Cost: $44.95
This pamphlet can be ordered from the American Academy of Pediatrics for educating
mothers. It provides a brief overview of common breastfeeding questions.
Where to find: Order online at
American Academy of Pediatrics Bookstore
Cost: Available as a Bulk Purchase (50 copies per pack) for $35 for non-members
and $30 for members
This book explains the impact that birthing practices have on breastfeeding initiation
and success. Residents studying obstetrics may be particularly interested in this
text.
Where to find: Order online at Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Cost: $66.95
A helpful reference for health professionals in determining the safety of medications
given to mothers during breastfeeding.
Where to find: Order online at Hale Publishing
Cost: $39.95
A basic breastfeeding 101 book for mothers. It is a good overview of the experience
of breastfeeding from initiation to weaning for parents and health professionals.
Available in Spanish.
Where to find: Order online at
American Academy of Pediatrics Bookstore
Cost: $15.00
This Web site explains the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative, a designation that
promotes mother and infant friendly birthing and breastfeeding practices, and provides
steps to become a Baby Friendly Hospital.
Where to find: Online at UNICEF
Cost: Free
This online curriculum identifies the basics of breastfeeding. It is an easy way
for residents to gain basic knowledge about breastfeeding.
Where to find: Online at
Breastfeeding Basics
Cost: Free
The New York State Department of Health has developed a curriculum about breastfeeding
to be infused into their public schools. Residents can help to advocate for the
inclusion of breastfeeding education in schools systems as an activity related to
advocacy.
Where to find: Online at New York State Department of Health
Cost: Free
La Leche League provides breastfeeding information in a multitude of languages (including,
but not limited to, Russian, Spanish, Chinese, and Italian) for diverse patient
populations.
Where to find: Online at La Leche League International
Cost: Varies, mainly free
La Leche League provides up-to-date state laws pertaining to breastfeeding, especially
issues dealing with breastfeeding and public and breastfeeding and work.
Where to find: Online at La Leche League International
Cost: Free
The CDC developed this guide to help health professional and others determine the
breastfeeding interventions that will make the largest impact in your community.
Where to find: Download PDF at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
or email bfguide@cdc.gov for a copy
Cost: Free
The CDC hosts this Web site with pertinent breastfeeding information including information
about breastfeeding and travel, breastfeeding and vaccination, and national breastfeeding
data.
Where to find: Online at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Cost: Free
This decision guide, developed by Dr Lori Feldman-Winter at the University of Medicine
and Dentistry of New Jersey - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, will help physicians
to evaluate breastfeeding in a systematic manner.
Where to find: Download PDF at the State of New Jersey
Cost: Free
This popular pamphlet for mothers is available in many different versions and languages
including a guide for African American women, American Indian and Alaska Native
women, and versions in Spanish and Chinese.
Where to find: Online at Womenshealth.gov
Cost: Free
This online database, provided by the National Libraries of Medicine, is a quick
reference for anyone looking for information on medications for the lactating mother.
It is helpful for physicians in making decisions pertaining to medication use.
Where to find: Online at Toxicology Data Network
Cost: Free
This Web site provides breastfeeding basics, common concerns, and trusted breastfeeding
resources for mothers.
Where to find: Online at Womenshealth.org
Cost: Free
This pamphlet, developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, helps physicians
make their practice breastfeeding friendly.
Where to find: Download PDF at American Academy of Pediatrics
Cost: Free
This Web site explains the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative's Ten Steps to creating
a Baby Friendly hospital.
Where to find: Online at
Baby Friendly USA
Cost: Free
A position paper describing the compatibility of breastfeeding and child care, and
supports the use of human milk in these settings.
Where to find: Download PDF at the United States Breastfeeding Committee
Cost: Free
A policy statement on breastfeeding from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Where to find: American Academy of Pediatrics
Cost: Free
A short statement identifying the American Academy of Family Physicians' stance
on breastfeeding.
Where to find: Online at American Academy of Family Physicians
Cost: Free
A paper explaining the American Academy of Family Physicians' stance on breastfeeding.
Where to find: Online at American Academy of Family Physicians
Cost: Free
A clinical protocol on hypoglycemia.
Where to find: Download PDF at The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
Cost: Free
Breastfeeding protocols, developed by the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, that
are useful when creating protocols for a hospital or practice.
Where to find: Online at The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
Cost: Free
Child care standards pertaining to the safe use of human milk in child care settings.
Where to find: Online at the National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care
Cost: Free
Developed by HHS, this blueprint identifies a plan for the US to implement to increase
its breastfeeding rates.
Where to find: Download PDF at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Cost: Free
A clinical guideline on the management of hyperbilirubinemia in the term infant
from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Where to find: Online at the American Academy of Pediatrics
Cost: Free
This article explains the potential reasons for insufficient milk production, a
common complaint of breastfeeding mothers.
Where to find: Contact the Academy
of Breastfeeding Medicine
Cost: Contact the Academy of
Breastfeeding Medicine for pricing
A paper explaining the opinion of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
regarding breastfeeding.
Where to find: Online at American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Cost: Free
This is a tool that you can use to appraise the current practices of your hospital
as they relate to the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding.
Where to find: Download PDF at the Baby-Friendly USA Web site
Cost: Free
This video helps mothers to prepare for and initiate breastfeeding. It also teaches
health professionals how to counsel and care for breastfeeding mothers in an efficient
manner.
Where to find: Order online at Breastmilk Solutions. Excerpts of this video can be found online
for free download at
Stanford School of Medicine
Cost: $65 (bulk rates available)
This compilation of Dr Morton's videos was developed specifically for training health
professionals on how to care for breastfeeding mothers. In 15 minutes, Dr Morton
demonstrates how to assess breastfeeding and ensure proper breastfeeding technique
before families leave the hospital.
Where to find: Order online at Breastmilk Solutions
Cost: Contact
Videotransform Inc. for pricing
The Breastfeeding Support and Promotion Speaker's Kit was developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics' Section on Breastfeeding to be used as a tool for education on the topic of breastfeeding. With detailed speaker's notes, this presentation is easily presented by a wide range of professionals. We encourage its use to educate pediatricians, physicians, public health workers, nurses, hospital, clinic, or private practice staff, dentists, and anyone who has a role in breastfeeding support and promotion. Due to the size of this speaker's kit, users are asked to download the presentation in sections. Once you have downloaded the file, to see the speaker's notes you must either print out the notes pages or click on Edit, Edit Slides, in the bar at the top of your screen. Once you are within PowerPoint, ensure that you are looking at the Normal View by clicking on View, Normal, in the bar at the top of your screen. The speaker's notes will be displayed below the slide. All inquiries regarding the kit may be directed to lactation@aap.org.
- Section 1 — Introduction and Overview
(8.52 MB)
- Section 2 — The Benefits of Breastfeeding (10.0 MB)
- Section 3 — The Process of Breastfeeding and Lactation (8.54 MB)
- Section 4 — Management of Breastfeeding (3.98 MB)
- Section 5 — Breastfeeding Advocacy (4.76 MB)
This kit was made available by a grant from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Women's Health, Reference Number 03T030012. The information in this publication does not indicate an exclusive course of treatment or serve as a standard of medical care. Variations, taking into account individual circumstances, may be appropriate.
Copyright © 2003, Rev 2012 American Academy of Pediatrics. All rights reserved. No part of the publication may be reproduced, except for noncommercial purposes (such as for educational purposes), stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission from the publisher. Produced in the United States of America. Any organization or individual intending to make commercial use of any of the copyrighted information must obtain separate permission from all copyright holders other than the American Academy of Pediatrics.
In these pre-recorded teleconferences, the AAP members discuss breastfeeding basics
and culturally appropriate breastfeeding care.
Where to find: Download PDF at the American Academy of Pediatrics
Cost: Free
This assessment will help health professionals to determine their competence in
providing culturally effective care. It is not specifically related to breastfeeding,
but can be helpful with all aspects of care including breastfeeding. This tool can
be completed online by each resident.
Where to find: Online at Georgetown University
Cost: Free
This video captures the amazing act of the newborn as he crawls from the mother's
abdomen to the breast. It is a wonderful demonstration of initiating breastfeeding
after birth and the power of the infant to find the breast.
Where to find: Order online at Geddes Productions
Cost: VHS - $14.95, DVD - $22.95
This notebook contains 3 self-study modules that teach residents and others
the basic tools necessary for supporting breastfeeding, including prevention and
basic management of common clinical problems affecting the mother and infant.
Where to Find: Download from Wellstart International
Cost: Free
In this video, Dr Morton explains the keys to making enough milk. She explains the
value of hand expression and proper use of breast pumps and hand expression for
mothers who are separated from their infants or in need of boosting their milk supply.
Where to find: Order online at Breastmilk Solutions. Excerpts of this video can be found online
for free download at
Stanford School of Medicine
(Hand Expression of Breastmilk)
Cost: Contact
Videotransform Inc. for pricing
This poster promotes the importance of breastfeeding as the first immunization and
the need for breastfed babies to receive all of their recommended vaccinations.
Where to find: Download PDF at the American Academy of Pediatrics
Cost: Free
This fact sheet explains the need for breastfeeding as a part of disaster preparedness
and how to help breastfeeding and non-breastfeeding mothers during a disaster.
Where to find: Download PDF at the American Academy of Pediatrics
Cost: Free
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Breastfeeding, A Guide to Getting Started video and companion booklet,
The ABCs of Breastfeeding, Jane Morton, MD 