Breastfeeding and human lactation / edited by Jan Riordan, Professor, School of Nursing, Wichita Statae University, Wichita, Kansas, Karen Wambach, Associate Professor, School of Nursing, University of Knasas, Kansas City, Kansas.

Date:
[2010]
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Description

This text continues to be a reference work that brings together the latest clinical techniques and research findings that direct evidence-based clinical practice for lactation consultants and specialists. It contains a clear clinical focus and over 2,000 research studies support the clinical recommendations in this book. This fourth edition has been completely revised and updated to reflect the worldwide expansion of the lactation specialist role. New content on obstetrical issues, especially the importance of skin-to-skin care, has been added and important concepts discussed in chapters are summarized at the end of each chapter. Key features throughout include key concepts, Internet resources, and boxes highlighting evidence-based practice.

Publication/Creation

Sudbury, Massachusetts : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, [2010]

Physical description

xxiii, 912 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)

Edition

Fourth edition.

Notes

Includes CD-ROM.
Breastfeeding weight loss table inserted.
Copy1. Donor: Nicola Anderson.

Contents

Historical and Work Perspectives.The lactation specialist: roles and responsibilities -- Tides in breastfeeding practice -- Anatomical and Biological Imperatives. Anatomy and physiology of lactation -- The biological specificity of breastmilk -- Drug therapy and breastfeeding -- Viruses and breastfeeding -- Prenatal, Perinatal, and Postnatal Periods. Perinatal and intrapartum care -- Postpartum care -- Breast-related problems -- Low intake in the breastfed infant: maternal and infant considerations -- Jaundice and the breastfed baby -- Breast pumps and other technologies.
Breastfeeding the preterm infant -- Donor human milk banking -- Beyond Postpartum. Maternal nutrition during lactation -- Women's health and breastfeeding -- Maternal employment and breastfeeding -- Child health -- The ill child: breastfeeding implications -- Infant assessment -- Fertility, sexuality, and contraception during lactation -- Sociocultural and Research Issues. Research, theory, and lactation -- Breastfeeding education -- The cultural context of breastfeeding -- The familial and social context of breastfeeding.

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN

  • 9780763754327
  • 0763754323