Breastfeeding : a guide for the medical profession / Ruth A. Lawrence, Robert M. Lawrence.
| Author/creator | Lawrence, Ruth A., 1924- |
| Other author | Lawrence, Robert M. (Robert Michael), 1951- |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 7th ed. |
| Publication Info | Maryland Heights, Mo. : Mosby/Elsevier, ©2011. |
| Description | xiii, 1114 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Breastfeeding in modern medicine -- Anatomy of the human breast -- Physiology of lactation -- Biochemistry of human milk -- Host-resistance factors and immunologic significance of human milk -- Psychological impact of breastfeeding -- Facilitating an informed decision about breastfeeding -- Practical management of the mother-infant nursing couple -- Maternal nutrition and supplements for mother and infant -- Weaning : timing and techniques -- Normal growth, failure to thrive, and obesity in breastfed infant -- Medications, herbal preparations, and natural products in breast milk -- Transmission of infectious diseases through breast milk and breastfeeding -- Breastfeeding infants with problems -- Premature infants and breastfeeding -- Medical complications of the mother -- Human milk as a prophylaxis -- Employment and away from home activities while breastfeeding -- Induced lactation and relactation (including nursing the adopted baby) and cross-nursing -- Reproductive function during lactation -- The collection and storage of human milk and human milk banking -- Breastfeeding support groups and community resources -- Educating and training the medical professional. |
| Local note | Laupus-WCP |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2010034029 |
| ISBN | 9781437707885 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 1437707882 (pbk. : alk. paper) |