Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Profession, Fifth Edition (Hardcover)

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

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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 the Hardcover edition.

Book Description
Delivers complete, authoritative, evidence-based information on all of the scientific and clinical topics related to breastfeeding --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 966 pages
• Publisher: C.V. Mosby; 5 Sub edition (January 1999)
• 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 (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,003,330 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

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

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

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!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Kendra Rovello (Lake Worth, Florida) - See all my reviews

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.