Breastfeeding
Subtitle: a guide for the medical profession
By: Ruth A. Lawrence, Robert M. Lawrence
Contributors: Lawrence, Robert M. (Robert Michael), 1951-
Edition: 7th ed.
Publisher: Mosby/Elsevier; Saunders
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 1114
ISBN-13: 9781437707885
Description: 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 more⁵in 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Breastfeeding in modern medicine; title: Anatomy of the human breast; title: Physiology of lactation; title: Biochemistry of human milk; title: Host-resistance factors and immunologic significance of human milk; title: Psychological impact of breastfeeding; title: Facilitating an informed decision about breastfeeding; title: Practical management of the mother-infant nursing couple; title: Maternal nutrition and supplement for mother or infant; title: Weaning : timing and techniques; title: Normal growth patterns, failure-to-thrive, and obesity in breastfed infant; title: Medications, herbal preparations, and natural products in breast milk; title: Transmission of infectious diseases through breast milk and breastfeeding; title: Breastfeeding the infant with a problem or illness; title: The premature infant and breastfeeding; title: Acute and chronic medical conditions of the mother; title: Human milk as a prophylaxis; title: Employment and away from home activities while breastfeeding; title: Induced lactation and relactation (including nursing the adopted baby) and cross-; title: Nursing; title: Reproductive function, fertility, sexuality, and pregnancy during lactation; title: The collection and storage of human milk and human milk banks, pumps, and paraphenalia; title: Breastfeeding support groups and community resources; title: Educating and training the medical professional.