
The fourth edition has been completely revised and updated to reflect the worldwide expansion of the lactation specialist role. New content on obstetrical issues, especially the importance of skin-to-skin care has been added and important concepts discussed in chapters are summarized at the end of each chapter. Key features throughout include key concepts, internet resources, evidence-based tables and boxes.
Accompanied by a CD-ROM and color insert, both of which accurately depict positioning, the normal breast, and breastfeeding problems!
Breastfeeding and Human Lactation provides the clinical topics and problem-solving guidance that lactation consultants and health professionals need in professional practice or in preparation for taking the IBLCE examination.
A companion book, Study Guide for Breastfeeding and Human Lactation is designed to help readers prepare for the certification exam in lactation. It includes outlines of each chapter; key concepts; multiple-choice, short-answer, and essay questions; and story problems.