Breastfeeding and Human Lactation
Author | : Karen Wambach |
Publisher | : Jones & Bartlett Learning |
Total Pages | : 836 |
Release | : 2019-10-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781284205428 |
ISBN-13 | : 1284205428 |
Rating | : 4/5 (28 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Breastfeeding and Human Lactation, Sixth Edition is the ultimate reference for the latest clinical techniques and research findings that direct evidence-based clinical practice for lactation consultants and specialists. It contains everything a nurse, lactation consultant, midwife, women’s health nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or Ob/Gyn needs to know about the subject. Topics include placing breastfeeding in its historical context, workplace-related issues, anatomical and biological imperatives of lactation, the prenatal and perinatal periods and concerns during the postpartum period, the mother’s health, sociocultural issues, and more vital information.