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Breastfeeding : a guide for the medical profession / Ruth A. Lawrence, Robert M. Lawrence

Material Type E-Book
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
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 EB10000228
ISBN 9781437735901

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