Breastfeeding and Human Lactation, Enhanced Fifth Edition continues as the leading reference for the latest clinical techniques and research findings that direct evidence-based clinical practice for lactation consultants and specialists. Thoroughly updated and revised with current research, references, and photos, it contains a clear clinical focus with more than 2,000 research studies supporting the clinical recommendations found in the text. 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. With contributions from the foremost experts in the field, Breastfeeding and Human Lactation, Enhanced Fifth Edition is also an excellent resource to prepare for certification and practice as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Each new print copy includes Navigate 2 Preferred Access that unlocks a comprehensive and interactive eBook and Navigate 2 TestPrep.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC
ISBN-10
1284093956
ISBN-13
9781284093957
eBay Product ID (ePID)
211329282
Product Key Features
Book Title
Breastfeeding and Human Lactation, Enhanced Fifth Edition
Edition
5
Author
Jan Riordan, Karen Wambach
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Features
Revised
Topic
Breastfeeding
Publication Year
2015
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Health & Fitness
Number of Pages
966 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
10.2 in
Item Height
1.5 in
Item Width
8.2 in
Item Weight
69.1 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Rj216.B775 2016
Edition Description
Revised Edition
Table of Content
SectionSection One Historical And Work Perspectives Chapter1 The Lactation Specialist Chapter2 Tides in Breastfeeding Practice SectionSection 2 Anatomical And Biological Imperatives Chapter3 Anatomy and Physiology Chapter4 Biological Specificity of Breastmilk Chapter5 Drugs and Breastfeeding Chapter6 Viruses in Human Milk SectionSection Three Prenatal, Perinatal and Postnatal Periods Chapter7 Perinatal and Intrapartum Care Chapter8 Postpartum Care Chapter9 Breast-Related Problems Chapter10 Slow Weight Gain Chapter11 Jaundice Chapter12 Breast Pumps and Technologies Chapter13 Breastfeeding the Preterm Infant Chapter14 Milk Banking SectionSection Four Beyond Postpartum Chapter15 Women's Health & Breastfeeding Chapter16 Maternal Employment and Breastfeeding Chapter17 Child Health Chapter18 The Ill Child: Breastfeeding Implications Chapter19 Infant Assessment SectionSection Five Sociocultural Issues Chapter20 Research Chapter21 Breastfeeding Education Chapter22 Cultural Context of Breastfeeding Chapter23 The Familial and Social Context of Breastfeeding