Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Profession

By Ruth A. Lawrence, Robert M. Lawrence, Robert M Lawrence

Book Overview

1184 pagesProvides 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 experienceOffers 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 moreProvides 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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0323028233
• ISBN13: 9780323028233
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Mosby
• Length: 976 Pages
• Weight: 4.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.8" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

Excellent and educational for the medical profession

As a gynecologist based in Spain, I found this book extremely helpful while counseling my patients about breastfeeding, and while breastfeeding myself. I think most obstetrical textbooks do not cover enough the aspect of breastfeeding, and numerous questions remain to be answered, some as simple as: both breasts or one breast?. These simple questions, however, are an important source of stress to new mothers. Apart from that, the more "medical" aspects of the book are also exceptional. A must for all medical professionals involved in pregnancy, birth and infant care.

Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Profession

I am a IBCLC and work in a NICU with very small premature & /or sick newborns. As a nurse I very frequently use Dr Lawrence's book when there is a conflict with a doctor over the care of our breastfeeding babies. Dr Lawrence's book is compleatly research based and written with authority --- no touchy/feely all professional. It is a great book to use to study for the lactation exam !!! Get the newest copy date you can find -- doctors respect new information.

Excellent Reference for Medical Professionals and Mothers

This is an amazing text that answers almost every question the reader or a patient can bring to the table. Easy to read with good references. This is a must have for anyone who treats lactating women. As a mother I found the book to be very helpful, as a medical professional this book has been an excellent reference when treating lactating women. Definitely 5 stars!

Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Profession

I am a Registered Dietitian and have promoted breastfeeding to women for years. It wasn't until I became a breastfeeding mother that I wanted to be more informed on the subject. This book provides the how and why on specific benefits of lactation. If you do not have a medical background, be aware that there is a great deal of medical language. I am very pleased with my purchase.

From Science to Peer Counseling

This is the best book for anyone who supports breastfeeding mothers. It contains some medical terms and might not be the easiest read for non-technical types, but the overall information is clear and concise with lots of examples and diagrams. It contains lots of facts: tables of milk contents, drugs in milk, and so on.