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
Edition7th ed.
Publication InfoMaryland Heights, Mo. : Mosby/Elsevier, ©2011.
Descriptionxiii, 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 noteLaupus-WCP
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2010034029
ISBN9781437707885 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN1437707882 (pbk. : alk. paper)