Abstract
A central goal of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) is the development of clinical protocols for
managing common medical problems that may impact breastfeeding success. These protocols serve only as
guidelines for the care of breastfeeding mothers and infants and do not delineate an exclusive course of
treatment or serve as standards of medical care. Variations in treatment may be appropriate according to the
needs of an individual patient. The ABM empowers health professionals to provide safe, inclusive, patientcentered,
and evidence-based care. Pregnant and lactating people identify with a broad spectrum of genders,
pronouns, and terms for feeding and parenting. There are two reasons ABM’s use of gender-inclusive language
may be transitional or inconsistent across protocols. First, gender-inclusive language is nuanced and evolving
across languages, cultures, and countries. Second, foundational research has not adequately described the
experiences of gender-diverse individuals. Therefore, ABM advocates for, and will strive to use language that is
as inclusive and accurate as possible within this framework. For more explanation, please read ABM Position
Statements on Infant Feeding and Lactation-Related Language and Gender (https://doi.org/10.1089/bfm.2021
.29188.abm) and Breastfeeding As a Basic Human Right (https://doi.org/10.1089/bfm.2022.29216.abm).
Keywords: breastfeeding, infant care, newborn, infant, sleep deprivation, sudden infant death |
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