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American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) - 1997 Statement on Breastfeeding: In 1997, policy the AAP released a statement on breastfeeding, which was a major milestone for the breastfeeding movement in the United States. This statement promotes a national breastfeeding policy agenda.
HHS Blueprint for Action on Breastfeeding, 2000 (PDF)
The Economic Benefits of Breastfeeding: A Review and Analysis (PDF): By Jon Weimer. Food and Rural Economics Division, Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Food Assistance and Nutrition Research Report No. 13.
Transfer of Drugs and Other Chemicals Into Human Milk: American Academy of Pediatrics has updated it's Policy Statement. Pediatrics. Vol. 108 No 3 September 2001: pp 776-789.
U.S. Breastfeeding Committee: The USBC is a collaborative partnership of organizations. The mission of the committee is to protect, promote and support breastfeeding in the U.S. The USBC exists to assure the rightful place of breastfeeding in society

Business Case for Breastfeeding Toolkit: The Business Case for Breastfeeding - The Health Resources and Services Administration's Maternal and Child Health Bureau has released a toolkit to help advocates to educate businesses about the benefits of supporting their employees to breastfeed. You can obtain 3 brochures online or get the FULL KIT by calling 1-888-275-4772 or visiting http://www.ask.hrsa.gov/ to search for the several pieces of the kit and order online.