Breastfeeding medicine : the official journal of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
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Background: New Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) requirements mandate lactation accommodations for resident physicians and fellows. However, to date, few training programs have developed and reported robust lactation support programs or policies. Objective: The authors aimed to develop an evidence-based, ACGME-compliant policy to optimize lactation support for residents and fellows at their institution. ⋯ Conclusions: To ensure compliance with ACGME requirements and address breastfeeding challenges faced by medical trainees, it is crucial that U. S. residencies and fellowships implement lactation policies to support trainees. The authors welcome the modification and utilization of the evidence-based, ACGME-compliant policy reported herein.