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Breastfeeding : a guide for the medical profession / Ruth A. Lawrence, Robert M. Lawrence.
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Title:Breastfeeding : a guide for the medical profession / Ruth A. Lawrence, Robert M. Lawrence.
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Author/Creator:Lawrence, Ruth A., 1924-
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Other Contributors/Collections:Lawrence, Robert M. (Robert Michael), 1951-
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Published/Created:Maryland Heights, Mo. : Mosby/Elsevier, c2011.
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Call Number: WS125
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Library of Congress Subjects:Breastfeeding.
Breast milk.
Lactation.
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Medical Subjects: Breast Feeding.
Lactation.
Milk, Human.
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Subject(s):Electronic books.
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Edition:7th ed.
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Description:1 online resource
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Terms governing use:Access may be restricted to institutions with a site license.
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Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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ISBN:9781437707885
1437707882
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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.