ABM Gold Member Profile: Featuring Paula K. Schreck, MD

ABM: Why did you become a member of ABM?

Paula K. Schreck, MD
Breastfeeding Coordinator
St. John Providence Health System

Schreck: I became a member of ABM as I first began building my career in Breastfeeding Medicine. The promise of fellowship with other like-minded MD’s was compelling as was the access to up-to-date science and information.

ABM: What is ABM‘s greatest strength?

Schreck: ABM’s greatest strength is its membership.

ABM: What inspires you to promote, protect and support breastfeeding?

Schreck:  The palpable difference in the health of the breastfeeding mother and baby dyad motivates and inspires me in my work.

ABM: What advice can you offer to physicians who are interested in learning more about breastfeeding?

Schreck: Start by attending an ABM Annual Meeting.

ABM: What accomplishment are you most proud of in your career?

Schreck: My greatest accomplishment is the creation of my outpatient breastfeeding clinic. Its success has brought breastfeeding into the spotlight in my hospital system.

ABM: What is a current challenge for you in your work?

Schreck: Taking four hospitals through Baby-Friendly at the same time.

ABM: What can ABM offer physicians worldwide?

Schreck: Inspiration, information, and fellowship.

Thank you, Dr. Schreck.  We look forward to featuring additional Lifetime and Gold Members on the ABM Blog each week.

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