| Description |
xiii, 1114 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
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regular print |
| 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 supplement for mother or infant -- Weaning : timing and techniques -- Normal growth patterns, 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 the infant with a problem or illness -- The premature infant and breastfeeding -- Acute and chronic medical conditions 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, fertility, sexuality, and pregnancy during lactation -- The collection and storage of human milk and human milk banks, pumps, and paraphenalia -- Breastfeeding support groups and community resources -- Educating and training the medical professional |
| Summary |
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. Effectively manage the use of medications during lactation thanks to an updated discussion of this difficult subject. The latest research on breastfeeding and evidence-based solutions for treating associated medical problems from the authority in the field, Dr. Ruth Lawrence |
| Notes |
Previous ed.: c2005 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Breast milk.
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Breastfeeding.
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Lactation.
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Breast Feeding.
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Lactation.
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Milk, Human.
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Breast Feeding.
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Lactation.
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Milk, Human.
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| Author |
Lawrence, Robert M. (Robert Michael), 1951-
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Elsevier
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| LC no. |
2010034029 |
| ISBN |
9781437707885 (paperback: alk. paper) |
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