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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.
• Provides the basic tools of knowledge and experience to enable readers to provide thoughtful guidance to the breastfeeding mother that is most applicable to her circumstances, problems, and lifestyle.
• Features a wealth of references from the most recent studies.
• Integrates evidence-based data with practical experience
• Offers complete coverage of anatomy and physiology
• the composition of human breast milk
• guidance on lactation management
• equipment, pumps, and other devices
• contraindications to breastfeeding
• and much more
• Provides an extensive new section on gigantomastia, a relatively new entity that is now being seen more frequently.
• Presents new discussions of infections and infectious diseases in both the mother and infant.
• Delivers updated information on drugs and lactation including newly approved medications, over-the-counter medications, and herbal remedies.
• Features 2 new chapters: Problems Associated with the Nipple, Areola, and Breast Itself and The Premature Infant and Breastfeeding.
The book contains black-and-white illustrations.
Obtain the basic information necessary to manage a nursing mother and child from conception through complete weaning from this scientifically accurate medical text on the science and art of breastfeeding. This book provides in-depth medical information about human milk, management techniques for handling breastfeeding in adverse circumstances, and relevant psychological and social issues that affect parent-infant bonding. It includes information on the anatomical, physiological, biochemical, nutritional, immunologic, and psychological aspects of human lactation, to the problems of clinical management of breastfeeding. Increased coverage of drugs in human breast milk, advances in biochemical, nutritional, and immunologic aspects of human lactation, and a new chapter on infectious disease and breastfeeding make this fifth edition a critical resource for any clinician whose patients include breastfeeding women.
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REVIEW OF THE LAST EDITION"The ‘gold standard' among breastfeeding reference books....Make sure it is on your bookshelf. Wherever you work, it will be one of your most valuable resources....Mothers and babies around the world are indeed fortunate to have Ruth Lawrence as their champion....Her pioneering efforts...have significantly advanced the knowledge base and scientific understanding of human lactation and clinical breastfeeding practices."—Birth
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Table of 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
7. 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