Normalizing optimal infant and young child feeding and the three "B"s - breastfeeding, birthspacing, and birthing - to achieve maternal and child health, and promoting attention to the mother/child dyad, through:
“My wife, Julie, didn’t have to sell me on breastfeeding – as a physician, I supported the notion of breastfeeding…she was Gabe’s lifeline. [Her milk] was more precious than gold.”
"The fact that African American babies are two times more likely than white babies to die before their first birthday is perhaps one of the most troubling public health disparities. Our efforts to prevent infant mortality must include promoting breastfeeding." 
"I did plenty of research during my pregnancy. Still, if the support had not been there - from the Lactation Consultants and my husband -there's no way I would have succeeded."
“My second birth was a VBAC. I did it…I had a completely intervention free birth. [The doctor] immediately handed her to me and she latched on. She nursed like a champ from day one.”
"People always comment on how content my children are. I attribute this to breastfeeding and to the way in which it enables me to meet their needs, no matter what time of day or where we happen to be.”
“As immigrant families acculturate to the US, they lose many of their healthy traditions. The Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute’s research, policy development and educational opportunities keep this vital issue on the forefront.”Breastfeeding Exclusive! Volume 5, Issue 1
Labbok comments on article on the rise in global chronic diseases and how it might impact on resources for child health interventions, emphasizing that breastfeeding has implications for lifelong health: “Breastfeeding and maternity care have lifelong implications for the mother and child in terms of later chronic disease.” Full article
“CGBI recognized by CDC for its contributions to improving maternity care practices “ Full article
