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
Edition5th ed.
Publication InfoSt. Louis : Mosby, ©1999.
Descriptionxv, 966 pages : illustrations ; 24 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-- Psychologic impact of breastfeeding-- Making an informed decision about infant feeding-- Management of the mother-infant nursing couple-- Diet and dietary supplements for the mother and infant-- Weaning-- Drugs in breast milk-- Normal growth, failure to thrive, and obesity in the breastfed infant
Contents Maternal employment-- Breastfeeding the infant with a problem-- Medical complications of the mother-- Transmission of infectious diseases through breast milk and breastfeeding-- Human milk as a prophylaxis in allergy-- 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
Contents Appendices: Composition of human milk-- Dietary guidance during lactation-- Normal serum values for breastfed infants-- Drugs in breast milk and the effect on the infant-- Precautions and breastfeeding recommendations for selected maternal infections-- The Lact-Aid nursing trainer system-- Manual expression of breast milk-- The storage of human milk-- Vitamin and mineral supplement needs in normal children in the United States-- Measurements of growth of breastfed infants-- Organizations interested in supporting and providing materials for breastfeeding-- Legislation regarding human milk-- Resources for education and training.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 98042918
ISBN0815126158

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks RJ216 .L358 1999 ✔ Available Place Hold