Breastfeeding: A Guide For The Medical Profession: 6th Edition - Rilegato

Lawrence, Ruth A.; Lawrence, Robert M.

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0323028233 ISBN 13: 9780323028233

Casa editrice: Mosby Inc, 2005

Riassunto

The completely revised and updated New Edition of this trusted text delivers complete, authoritative, evidence-based information on all of the scientific and clinical topics related to breastfeeding-from basic data on the anatomical, physiological, biochemical, nutritional, immunological, and psychological aspects of human lactation...to guidance on a full range of problems in clinical management. Written by a pioneer in the field of human lactation, the 6th Edition has been revised from cover to cover to include information on new drugs and herbal products, infections, and much more.

• Provides the basic tools of knowledge and experience to enable readers to provide thoughtful guidance to the breastfeeding mother that is most applicable to her circumstances, problems, and lifestyle.
• Features a wealth of references from the most recent studies.
• Integrates evidence-based data with practical experience
• Offers complete coverage of anatomy and physiology * the composition of human breast milk * guidance on lactation management * equipment, pumps, and other devices * contraindications to breastfeeding * and much more

• Provides an extensive new section on gigantomastia, a relatively new entity that is now being seen more frequently.
• Presents new discussions of infections and infectious diseases in both the mother and infant.
• Delivers updated information on drugs and lactation including newly approved medications, over-the-counter medications, and herbal remedies.
• Features 2 new chapters: Problems Associated with the Nipple, Areola, and Breast Itself and The Premature Infant and Breastfeeding.

Su questo libro

Contenuti

1. Breastfeeding in Modern Medicine

2. Anatomy of the Human Breast

3. Physiology of Lactation

4. Biochemistry of Human Milk

5. Host-Resistance factors and Immunologic Significance of Human Milk

6. Psychologic Impact of Breastfeeding

7. Facilitating an Informed Decision About Breastfeeding

8. Practical Management of the Mother-Infant Nursing Couple

9. Problems Associated with the Nipple, Areola, and Breast Itself

10. Maternal Nutrition and Supplement for Mother or Infant

11. Weaning: Timing and Techniques

12. Normal Growth Patterns, Failure-to-Thrive and Obesity in the Breastfed Infant

13. Medications, Herbal Preparations and Natural Products in Breast Milk

14. The Transmission of Infectious Diseases Through Breast Milk and Breastfeeding

15. Breastfeeding the Infant with a Problem or Illness

16. The Premature Infant and Breastfeeding

17. Acute and Chronic Medical Conditions of the Mother

18. Human Milk as a Prophylaxis or Mediator of Allergy

19. Employment and Away From Home Activities While Breastfeeding

20. Reproductive Function, Fertility, Sexuality and Pregnancy During Lactation

21. The Collection and Storage of Human Milk and Human Milk Banks. Pumps and Paraphernalia

22. Breastfeeding Support Groups and Community Resources

23. Educating and Training the Medical Professional

Product Description

Book by Ruth A Lawrence Robert Lawrence

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Mosby Inc
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0323028233
• ISBN 13: 9780323028233
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 6
• Numero di pagine: 1152
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: LSWR Group; b.criscuolo@lswr.it; ; Via Spadolini, 7; Milano; Italia