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A Guide for the Medical Profession
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Sixth Edition
By
Ruth Lawrence, MD, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY
Robert Lawrence, MD, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY
Description
The completely revised and updated New Edition of this trusted text delivers complete, authoritative, evidence-based information on all
of the scientific and clinical topics related to breastfeeding?from basic data on the anatomical, physiological, biochemical, nutritional,
immunological, and psychological aspects of human lactation...to guidance on a full range of problems in clinical management. Written
by a pioneer in the field of human lactation, the 6th Edition has been revised from cover to cover to include information on new drugs
and herbal products, infections, and much more.
Audience
Pediatricians, Family Practitioners, Obstetricians, PNPs, Midwives, Neonatal Nurses
Contents
1. Breastfeeding in Modern Medicine
2. Anatomy of the Human Breast
3. Physiology of Lactation
4. Biochemistry of
Human Milk
5. Host-Resistance factors and Immunologic Significance of Human Milk
6. Psychologic Impact of Breastfeeding
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Facilitating an Informed Decision About Breastfeeding
8. Practical Management of the Mother-Infant Nursing Couple
9. Problems
Associated with the Nipple, Areola, and Breast Itself
10. Maternal Nutrition and Supplement for Mother or Infant
11. Weaning:
Timing and Techniques
12. Normal Growth Patterns, Failure-to-Thrive and Obesity in the Breastfed Infant
13. Medications,
Herbal Preparations and Natural Products in Breast Milk
14. The Transmission of Infectious Diseases Through Breast Milk and Breastfeeding
15.
Breastfeeding the Infant with a Problem or Illness
16. The Premature Infant and Breastfeeding
17. Acute and Chronic Medical
Conditions of the Mother
18. Human Milk as a Prophylaxis or Mediator of Allergy
19. Employment and Away From Home Activities
While Breastfeeding
20. Reproductive Function, Fertility, Sexuality and Pregnancy During Lactation
21. The Collection and
Storage of Human Milk and Human Milk Banks. Pumps and Paraphernalia
22. Breastfeeding Support Groups and Community Resources
23.
Educating and Training the Medical Professional
| Bibliographic details |
Hardbound, 1184 pages, publication date: MAR-2005
ISBN-13: 978-0-323-02823-3
ISBN-10: 0-323-02823-3
Imprint: MOSBY
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Last update: 10 Sep 2009
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