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 | 5th ed. |
| Publication Info | St. Louis : Mosby, ©1999. |
| Description | xv, 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 note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 98042918 |
| ISBN | 0815126158 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | RJ216 .L358 1999 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |