Research Thursday. AAFP: Breastfeeding and Lactation Support for Trainees
November 30, 2023
Here is the citation.
American Academy of Family Physicians. Breastfeeding and Lactation Support for Trainees. https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/breastfeeding-lactation-medical-trainees.html Accessed November 29, 2023
Here is the link. This is a protocol from the American Academy of Family Physicians that is open access.
Here are some thoughts.
A constant struggle in my world is how to support medical students and residents in their breastfeeding and lactation needs given daily clinical challenges and the demanding hours that they work. This policy is excellent, covering:
Lactation facilities
Protected time
Culture of support
Responsibilities