Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Profession, Fifth Edition [Hardcover]

Ruth A. Lawrence MD (Author), Robert M. Lawrence MD (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0815126158 | ISBN-13: 978-0815126157 | Publication Date: December 1, 1998 | Edition: 5

Obtain the basic information necessary to manage a nursing mother and child from conception through complete weaning from this scientifically accurate medical text on the science and art of breastfeeding. BREASTFEEDING provides in-depth medical information about human milk, management techniques for handling breastfeeding in adverse circumstances, and relevant psychological and social issues that affect parent-infant bonding. It includes information on the anatomical, physiological, biochemical, nutritional, immunologic, and psychological aspects of human lactation, to the problems of clinical management of breastfeeding. Increased coverage of drugs in human breast milk, advances in biochemical, nutritional, and immunologic aspects of human lactation, and a new chapter on infectious disease and breastfeeding make the fifth edition of BREASTFEEDING a critical resource for any clinician whose patients include breastfeeding women.

Features a new chapter and appendix on infectious diseases and breastfeeding which describe the impact of infectious disease in either the mother or infant, and the effects of antibiotics on breastmilk. Contains expanded coverage on drugs in human breast milk and advances in biochemical, nutritional, and immunologic aspects of human lactation for clinicians to inform patients about the benefits of breastfeeding and the potential dangers of ingesting medication during pregnancy and lactation.

Spanish version of 4th edition also available, ISBN: 84-8174-176-0

Editorial Reviews

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REVIEW OF THE LAST EDITION
"The 'gold standard' among breastfeeding reference books....Make sure it is on your bookshelf. Wherever you work, it will be one of your most valuable resources....Mothers and babies around the world are indeed fortunate to have Ruth Lawrence as their champion....Her pioneering efforts...have significantly advanced the knowledge base and scientific understanding of human lactation and clinical breastfeeding practices."-Birth --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Book Description

Delivers complete, authoritative, evidence-based information on all of the scientific and clinical topics related to breastfeeding --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 981 pages
• Publisher: Mosby; 5 edition (December 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0815126158
• ISBN-13: 978-0815126157
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.7 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,244,184 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Profession, March 20, 2002

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"j314f2" (VA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Profession, Fifth Edition (Hardcover)

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.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reference for Medical Professionals and Mothers, October 21, 2000

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"npjky" (UTICA, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Profession, Fifth Edition (Hardcover)

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!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Profession, July 25, 2000

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Kendra Rovello - See all my reviews

This review is from: Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Profession, Fifth Edition (Hardcover)

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.