These initiatives are serving as models for replication in areas of the country that are considering the formation of breastfeeding coalitions. Appointed by the chapter president Coordinates and encourages state and regional activities related to the support and promotion of breastfeeding Objectives Promote and support breastfeeding as the optimal form of infant nutrition. Promote physician education on breastfeeding and lactation. Identify state or local organizations collecting baseline data on the incidence of breastfeeding.
Track changes as they occur.
Identify barriers to initiation and maintenance of breastfeeding. Suggested Activities Identify individuals and organizations who can work together to promote breastfeeding at the community level. Form or join coalitions as appropriate. Work with the AAP Provisional Section on Breastfeeding, the Committee on Community Health Services, and local experts to disseminate the AAP policies and resources to pediatricians to assist them in responding to patient breastfeeding questions. Support mandates that residents be trained in breastfeeding issues and that questions regarding breastfeeding be on the American Board of Pediatrics certification exam.