Hale & Hartmann's Textbook of Human Lactation

Thomas W. Hale, RPh, PhD, Peter E. Hartmann, PhD

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English

Springer Publishing Co Inc
22 February 2017

Medicine; Clinical & internal medicine; Gynaecology & obstetrics; Pharmacology; Nursing fundamentals & skills; Nursing specialties

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Written by many of the world's leading lactation experts, the Textbook of Human Lactation incorporates evidence-based scientific knowledge to address key topics of importance in breastfeeding such as Anatomy and Biochemistry, Immunobiology, Breastfeeding Management in Infant and Mother, Maternal and Infant Nutrition, and Medications and Breastfeeding.

Specific and detailed information is provided on the following:

Complete description of the anatomy and physiology of the lactating breast

Detailed explanation of the immunobiology of human milk

Description of difficult syndromes and conditions in the infant and breastfeeding mother, and how to overcome these challenges

Thorough discussion of the of the emotional and physiological component of breastfeeding, especially as it relates to mother/infant co-sleeping

Detailed description of the nutritional competition and components of human milk

Explanation of the science of drug transport into human milk, and the use of medications in breastfeeding mothers

Discusses breastfeeding in the context of important topics such as infertility, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), vitamin D, birth spacing, and family planning

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By: Thomas W. Hale RPh PhD, Peter E. Hartmann, PhD
Imprint: Springer Publishing Co Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 35mm
Weight: 525g
ISBN: 9780826160096
ISBN 10: 0826160093
Pages: 680
Publication Date: 22 February 2017
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active