Breastfeeding : A Guide for the Medical Profession
Lawrence, Ruth A., Lawrence, Robert M.
ISBN 10: 0323028233 ISBN 13: 9780323028233
Published by Elsevier - Health Sciences Division, 2005
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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.
About the Author: Ruth A. Lawrence, MD, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY; and Robert M. Lawrence, MD, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Breastfeeding : A Guide for the Medical ...
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication Date: 2005
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Edition: 6 Edition.