Breastfeeding and Human Lactation
Author | : Jan Riordan |
Publisher | : Jones & Bartlett Learning |
Total Pages | : 868 |
Release | : 2005 |
ISBN-10 | : 0763745855 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780763745851 |
Rating | : 4/5 (851 Downloads) |
Download or read book Breastfeeding and Human Lactation written by Jan Riordan and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2005 with total page 868 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its Third Edition, this text has been updated to reflect new knowledge in the physiology of breastfeeding, milk supply, positioning, the management of breastfeeding, and the role of the lactation consultant. The text is divided into 5 sections that cover the sociocultural context of infant feeding; anatomy and biological imperatives; the prenatal; perinatal and postnatal periods; beyond postpartum; and contemporary issues.