Latest News, Research, and Policy

Breastfeeding is all over the news these days, and recent research has shed more light on the benefits, and opportunities breastfeeding offers. As more companies and policymakers understand the value of creating mother friendly environments, breastfeeding legislation has taken center stage in several debates on both the state and federal levels. Below is a round-up of the latest news, research and legislation that affects you, your baby, and your choice to provide your baby with the very best nutrition available.

Briefing for News Media on Importance of Breastfeeding

News media may find this detailed briefing helpful, complete with citations for the latest research and anecdotes from recent events in the curiously-neverending breastfeeding debate.

Babies were Born to be Breastfed
ACNM is a national partner in the federal government's new breastfeeding awareness campaign launched in June 2004. Visit their site to learn more about the programs and view the new public service announcements prepared by the Ad Council.

Breastfeeding in the News
Summaries and links to the most recent breastfeeding related news today.

Breastfeeding Research
Summaries and links to the most recent breastfeeding related research today.

Breastfeeding Legislation
The images of a woman’s breast are routinely displayed in the media through magazines, movies, and television. It is not uncommon to see a lingerie model cross the screen of your television with next to nothing on her body; yet, in some states woman are penalized or harassed when they breastfeed in public. When did breastfeeding become an illegal act? Never.