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Breastfeeding : a guide for the medical profession / Ruth A. Lawrence, Robert M. Lawrence
Material Type | E-Book |
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Edition | 7th ed |
Publisher | Maryland Heights, Mo. : Mosby/Elsevier |
Year | c2011 |
Language | English |
Size | 1 online resource (xiii, 1114 p.) : ill |
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Contents | Breastfeeding in modern medicine Anatomy of the human breast Physiology of lactation Biochemistry of human milk Host-resistance factors and immunologic significance of human milk Psychological impact of breastfeeding Facilitating an informed decision about breastfeeding Practical management of the mother-infant nursing couple Maternal nutrition and supplements for mother and infant Weaning : timing and techniques Normal growth, failure to thrive, and obesity in breastfed infant Medications, herbal preparations, and natural products in breast milk Transmission of infectious diseases through breast milk and breastfeeding Breastfeeding infants with problems Premature infants and breastfeeding Medical complications of the mother Human milk as a prophylaxis Employment and away from home activities while breastfeeding Induced lactation and relactation (including nursing the adopted baby) and cross-nursing Reproductive function during lactation The collection and storage of human milk and human milk banking Breastfeeding support groups and community resources Educating and training the medical professional |
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Notes | Includes bibliographical references and index Breastfeeding is a comprehensive reference that provides basic science information as well as practical applications. Dr. Ruth Lawrence-a pioneer in the field of human lactation-covers the uses of certain drugs in lactating women, infectious diseases related to lactation, the latest Australian research on anatomy and physiology, and much more[5]in print and online. Provide thoughtful guidance to the breastfeeding mother according to her circumstances, problems, and lifestyle from integrated coverage of evidence-based data and practical experience. Make appropriate drug recommendations, including approved medications, over-the-counter medications, and herbal remedies |
Authors | *Lawrence, Ruth A., 1924- Lawrence, Robert M. (Robert Michael), 1951- |
Subjects | LCSH:Breastfeeding LCSH:Breast milk LCSH:Lactation MESH:Breast Feeding MESH:Lactation MESH:Milk, Human FREE:Breast feeding FREE:HEALTH & FITNESS / Breastfeeding FREE:Electronic books FREE:Breast milk FREE:Breastfeeding FREE:Lactation |
Classification | DC22:649/.33 |
ID | EB00000299 |
ISBN | 9781437735901 |
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