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    Breastfeeding : a guide for the medical profession / Ruth A. Lawrence, Robert M. Lawrence.

    • Title:Breastfeeding : a guide for the medical profession / Ruth A. Lawrence, Robert M. Lawrence.
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    • Author/Creator:Lawrence, Ruth A., 1924-
    • Other Contributors/Collections:Lawrence, Robert M. (Robert Michael), 1951-
    • Published/Created:Maryland Heights, Mo. : Mosby/Elsevier, ©2011.
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    • Library of Congress Subjects:Breastfeeding.
      Breast milk.
      Lactation.
    • Medical Subjects: Breast Feeding.
      Lactation.
      Milk, Human.
    • Edition:7th ed.
    • Description:xiii, 1, 114 pages : ill ; 27 cm.
    • Summary:Breastfeeding is a comprehensive reference that provides basic science information as well as practical applications. Dr. Ruth Lawrence-a pioneer in the field of human lactation-covers the uses of certain drugs in lactating women, infectious diseases related to lactation, the latest Australian research on anatomy and physiology, and much more. Effectively manage the use of medications during lactation thanks to an updated discussion of this difficult subject. The latest research on breastfeeding and evidence-based solutions for treating associated medical problems from the authority in the field, Dr. Ruth Lawrence.
    • Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
    • ISBN:9781437707885 (pbk. : alk. paper)
      1437707882 (pbk. : alk. paper)
    • 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.
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