Publications & Statements

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USBC Publications

Best Practices Guide for Implementation of Newborn Exclusive Breast Milk Feeding in Electronic Health Records (2014)

Recommended Guidance for Governors, Mayors, and Other Public Officials Considering Partnerships with Private Sector (2014)

Implementing The Joint Commission Core Measure on Exclusive Breast Milk Feeding (2013 revised)

Core Competencies in Breastfeeding Care and Services for All Health Professionals (2010 revised)

Workplace Accommodations to Support and Protect Breastfeeding (2010)

Achieving Exclusive Breastfeeding in the United States: Findings and Recommendations (2008)

Breastfeeding and Oral Health (2007)

USBC Position Statements

Marketing of Human Milk Substitutes (2011)

Infant/Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (2011)

Lactation Accommodations in the Workplace (2011)

Obesity Prevention (2003, rev. 2010)

Safe Use of Donor Human Milk (2008)

Exclusive Breastfeeding (2000, rev. 2015)

Paid Family Leave (2016)

Statements of Support (to accompany endorsements)

Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding and International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes