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Breastfeeding Conditions and Diseases

Anne Merewood, MA, IBCLC
Barbara L. Philipp, MD, IBCLC
 
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A comprehensive reference guide that addresses issues surrounding breastfeeding in medically complicated situations, this book explores a wide variety of information from the common cold to Sheehan's syndrome. Breastfeeding Conditions and Diseases also includes suggestions on how to help breastfeeding mothers in difficult situations, fully referenced data, up-to-date research on human milk and breastfeeding, and background information on medical conditions.

The remainder of this description is quoted from the book's back cover.The essential reference guide for health care professionals, Breastfeeding: Conditions and Diseases is a unique compilation of breastfeeding in medically complicated situations.Covering challenges as complex as chylothorax and as simple as the common cold, this compact yet comprehensive guide examines a wide range of maternal and infant health issues and asks in each case, can this mother or baby breastfeed? Answers are based on current medical research, and come complete with clinical tips and information on the pertinent benefits of breastmilk.

This reference guide includes:

  • Handy summaries: quick answers to clinicians' questions
  • Practical suggestions for helping breastfeeding mothers in difficult circumstances
  • Fully referenced data on breastfeeding in medical situations
  • Research findings on breastmilk and breastfeeding
  • Background information on each medical condition
  • Comprehensive resources for parents

Breastfeeding: Conditions and Diseases makes an invaluable addition to the bookshelf of any clinician or breastfeeding counselor.

Pharmasoft Publishing, ISBN: 0963621955, © 2001, 5.5 in. x 8.5 in (about 14 cm x 21.5 cm), Soft Cover, 266 Pages

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