Human Milk in the NICU: Policy into Practice [Paperback]

Lois D.W Arnold (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0763761338 | ISBN-13: 978-0763761332 | Publication Date: September 17, 2009 | Edition: 1

This unique text covers the use of banked, or stored, human milk in the hospital for premature and sick infants, and discusses the advantages of human milk feedings and the elements of hazard or risk introduced by the use of formulas, including rationales for the use of both mother s own milk and donor human milk in the NICU. This reference also highlights domestic health policies that impact the use of human milk for sick and fragile infants, international models and policies for milk banking, the history of donor milk banking and how it came into being and ethical issues surrounding the delivery of milk banking services and donor human milk in the NICU. Features Include: Case histories highlighting key concepts; Tables and boxed algorithms for a brief overview of the information; Glossary.

Product Details

• Paperback: 504 pages
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers; 1 edition (September 17, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763761338
• ISBN-13: 978-0763761332
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #558,106 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, January 24, 2011

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Easy to read, applicable to real practice ... had much of the information available in one place that I have researched from several different places. I like how this text helps to apply breastfeeding practices in the NICU.