Breastfeeding E-Book: A Guide for the Medical Professional Stay informed on every aspect of breastfeeding, from basic data on the anatomical, physiological, biochemical, nutritional, immunological, and psychological aspects of human lactation, to the problems of clinical management of breastfeeding. Learn from the award-winning author and co-founder of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, Dr. Ruth Lawrence, and her son, Dr. Rob Lawrence. Make appropriate drug recommendations, including approved medications, over-the-counter medications, and herbal remedies. Provide thoughtful guidance to the breastfeeding mother according to her circumstances, problems, and lifestyle from integrated coverage of evidence-based data and practical experience. Find what you need quickly with a new, streamlined approach.Treat conditions associated with breastfeeding and effectively manage the use of medications during lactation thanks to extensive, up-to-date, evidence-based information. |
Contents
The Revolution in Infant Feeding | 1 |
Anatomy of the Breast | 34 |
Physiology of Lactation | 56 |
Biochemistry of Human Milk | 91 |
HostResistance Factors and Immunologic Significance of Human Milk | 146 |
Psychological Impact of Breastfeeding | 194 |
Benefits of Breastfeeding for InfantsMaking an Informed Decision | 214 |
Practical Management of the MotherInfant Nursing Couple | 230 |
Premature Infants and Breastfeeding | 524 |
Medical Complications of Mothers | 563 |
Human Milk as a Prophylaxis | 633 |
Employment and Away from Home Activities while Breastfeeding | 650 |
Induced Lactation and Relactation Including Nursing an Adopted Baby and CrossNursing | 667 |
Reproductive Function During Lactation | 688 |
The Collection and Storage of Human Milk and Human Milk Banking | 712 |
Breastfeeding Support Groups and Community Resources | 743 |
Maternal Nutrition and Supplements for Mother and Infant | 285 |
Weaning | 320 |
Normal Growth Failure to Thrive and Obesity in Breastfed Infants | 338 |
Medications Herbal Preparations and Natural Products in Breast Milk | 364 |
Transmission of Infectious Diseases Through Breast Milk and Breastfeeding | 407 |
Breastfeeding Infants with Problems | 483 |
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