Breastfeeding Acronyms: What Does ABC Stand For?

The original claim that "there is no such term as breastfeeding" is incorrect—breastfeeding is the standard term for feeding an infant human milk directly from the breast.

In lactation education, ABC can refer to several frameworks:

• Attachment, Breastfeeding, Comfort (UNICEF/WHO Baby-Friendly principles).
• Adequate, Breastfeeding, Comfort (assessment of feeding effectiveness).
• Airway, Breathing, Circulation (infant resuscitation, not specific to breastfeeding).

Other common lactation acronyms:

• EBF: Exclusive Breastfeeding
• EBM: Expressed Breast Milk
• IBCLC: International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
• LET-DOWN: Milk Ejection Reflex
• SNS: Supplemental Nursing System

Always clarify context; acronyms vary by organization and region.