Professional
The American Academy of Family Physicians
www.aafp.org/online/en/home/policy/policies.html
The AAFP’s website has breastfeeding policy statements and position papers available online. Their position paper addresses many issues related to breastfeeding and its support. Searching the website also provides helpful information for families with questions.
The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
The ABM’s website is an excellent resource for health care providers looking for protocols for breastfeeding management. The fifteen evidence-based protocols address issues such as hypoglycemia, supplementation, and even provide a model for hospital policies to facilitate breastfeeding. The resources section also includes links to other websites including other medical associations, breastfeeding coalitions, and international organizations.
The American Academy of Pediatrics
www.aap.org/healthtopics/breastfeeding.cfm
The AAP’s website offers valuable information for both health care providers and families about breastfeeding. The site includes links to AAP Policy Statements regarding breastfeeding, links to other professional resources such as the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, and links to breastfeeding initiatives involving the AAP. The website provides families breastfeeding information through handouts and brief videos. There are also links to other available resources for families.
South Carolina Coalition for Obesity Prevention Efforts (SCCOPE)
The South Carolina Coalition for Obesity Prevention Efforts (SCCOPE) is a statewide partnership comprised of individuals representing community-based organizations, health care systems, voluntary and professional organizations, academic institutions, state agencies, policy makers, and the media. The mission of SCCOPE is to foster statewide coordinated, collaborative, and sustainable efforts leading to the increased capacity for promoting healthy weight, controlling obesity, and decreasing the burden of obesity-related chronic disease in South Carolina.
