Resources for the military mother who is planning to or is already breastfeeding and needs more information. See the Books and Website pages for those resources. See the Support Groups page for a listing of military-specific support groups worldwide. This list will be updated on a regular basis, please contact me with additions or corrections.
Checklists & Handouts
Breast Pump Types-A chart comparing breastpumps on the market that includes cycles/suction, power source, options and price. Types of Breast Pumps
Checklist for Work-A checklist of essential items for pumping at work or while on deployment. AD Pumping Checklist for Work
Breastfeeding in the Military Information Sheet-Handout highlighting the essential information every breastfeeding mother in the military should know. Breastfeeding in the Military_Info
Military Policies Chart-Chart showing the various breastfeeding policies in all the branches of the Armed Forces. Military Lactation Policies_Chart
Milk Storage Guidelines-Handout giving the most recent and evidenced-based milk storage guidelines for expressed milk. Expressed Milk Storage Guidelines
Sample Pumping Scenario-A sample pumping scenario that can be tweaked to suit your individual needs. AD Sample Pumping Plan
Policy Resources
AAP Breastfeeding and Human Milk Statement 2012
http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2012/02/22/peds.2011-3552
American Academy of Family Physicians Statement (has a specific section regarding military issues)
http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/policy/policies/b/breastfeedingpositionpaper.html
Burden of Suboptimal Breastfeeding in the United States
http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2010/04/05/peds.2009-1616.abstract
DOD Directive 1010.10 Health Promotion and Disease/Injury Prevention
http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/101010p.pdf
AIR FORCE
* Newly Updated- Jan 2012* Air Force Instruction 44-102 (Section 4.15)
AFI 44-102
ARMY
Guide to Female Solider Readiness (Section X)
Army Female Soldier Readiness Guide
Breastfeeding Support Plan, Sample Memo Army Sample Breastfeeding Memo Commander
Army Regulation 614_30 AR614_30
COAST GUARD
COMDINST M1000.6A (Chapter 9.A.4)
http://www.uscg.mil/directives/cim/1000-1999/CIM_1000_6A.pdf
MARINE CORPS
MARINE CORPS ORDER 5000.12E
Marine Corps Policy on Pregnancy and Parenthood (Section 15)
MCO 5000.12E
NAVY
BUMEDINST 6000.14 Support for Service Women with Nursing Infants
BUMEDINST 6000.14
OPNAVINST 6000.1 Guidelines Concerning Pregnant Servicewomen (Ch. 2 Section 209)
OPNAVINST 6000.1C
Studies
Breastfeeding in the Military, Part 1: Information and Resources Provided to Service Women, Military Medicine, 168, 2003
Breastfeeding in the Military, Part 2: Resource and Policy Considerations, Military Medicine, 168, 2003
