Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Profession
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Language: English
Published by C.V.Mosby Co., 1989
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- Title
- Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Profession
- Author
- Lawrence, Ruth A.
- Publisher
- C.V.Mosby Co.
- Publication year
- 1989
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0801628032
- ISBN 13
- 9780801628030
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
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.
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Delivers complete, authoritative, evidence-based information on all of the scientific and clinical topics related to breastfeeding
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