Breastfeeding and human lactation / [edited by] Karen Wambach, Becky Spencer.

Machine generated contents note: -- Section1 Historical and Work Perspectives Chapter1 The Lactation Consultant: Roles and Responsibilities Chapter2 Tides in Breastfeeding Practice Section2 Anatomic and Biological Imperatives Chapter3 Anatomy and Physiology of Lactation Chapter4 The Biological Specificity of Breastmilk Chapter5 Drug Therapy and Breastfeeding Chapter6 Viral Infections and Breastfeeding Section3 Prenatal, Perinatal, and Postnatal Periods Chapter7 Perinatal and Intrapartum Care Chapter8 Newborn Assessment Chapter9 Postpartum Care Chapter10 Breast-related Problems Chapter11 Low Intake in the Breastfed Infant: Maternal and Infant Considerations Chapter12 Jaundice and the Breastfed Baby Chapter13 Breast Pumps and Other Technologies Chapter14 The Use of Human Milk and Breastfeeding in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Chapter15 Donor Milk Banking Section4 Beyond Postpartum Chapter16 Maternal Nutrition and Breastfeeding Chapter17 Women's Health and Breastfeeding Chapter18 Maternal Employment and Breastfeeding Chapter19 Child Health Chapter20 The Ill Child: Breastfeeding Implications Section5 Sociocultural and Research Issues Chapter21 Research, Theory, and Lactation Chapter22 Breastfeeding Education Chapter23 The Cultural Context of Breastfeeding<br/> Chapter24 The Familial and Social Context of Breastfeeding.

"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. 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, and sociocultural issues.Completely updated and revised, the new edition includes new case studies, expanded cultural content, new regulations and guidelines, more information on alternative medicine, and gender inclusive language"--Provided by publisher.