Breastfeeding and human lactation edited by Karen Wambach, PhD, RN, IBCLC, FILCA, Professor, School of Nursing, University of Kansas, Kansas City, Kansas, Jan Riordan, EdD, RN, IBCLC, FAAN, Professor Emeritus, School of Nursing, Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas.
The lactation specialist -- Tides in breastfeeding practice -- Anatomy and physiology -- Biological specificity of breastmilk -- Drugs and breastfeeding -- Viruses in human milk -- Prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal periods -- Perinatal and intrapartum care -- Postpartum care -- Breast-related problems -- Slow weight gain -- Jaundice -- Breast pumps and technologies -- Breastfeeding the preterm infant -- Milk banking -- Women's health & breastfeeding -- Maternal employment & breastfeeding -- Child health -- The ill child : breastfeeding implications -- Infant assessment -- Research -- Breastfeeding education -- Cultural context of breastfeeding -- The familial and social context of breastfeeding.
Summary:
"Breastfeeding and Human Lactation, Fifth Edition continues as the leading reference for the latest clinical techniques and research findings that direct evidence-based clinical practice for lactation consultants and specialists. Thoroughly updated and revised with current research, refences, and photos, it contains a clear clinical focus with more than 2,000 research studies supporting the clinical recommendations found in the text. Topics include placing breastfeeding in its historical context, workplace-related issues, anatomical and biological imperatives of lactation, the prenatal and perinatal periods, and concerns during the postpartum period, the mother's health, and sociocultural issues. With contributions from the foremost experts in the field, Breastfeeding and Human Lactation, Fifth Edition is also an excellent resource to prepare for certification and practice as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Included with each new print book is an Access Code for a Navigate companion Website containing a key image review."--Back cover.
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