The American Academy of Pediatrics New Mother's Guide to Breastfeeding (Revised Edition)

The American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. The AAP is the largest pediatric publisher in the world, with a diverse list of resources that includes essential clinical and practice management titles and award-winning books for parents.

Joan Younger Meek, MD, MS, RD, FAAP, FABM, IBCLC, is a professor emerita of the Florida State University College of Medicine. Dr. Meek has provided care for breastfeeding mothers and infants in both hospital and office settings. She has provided education about breastfeeding and infant care to countless physicians, physicians-in-training, breastfeeding support personnel, and parents through professional conferences and media appearances.