Release Date: 01 June, 2004
Hardcover
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From Book News, Inc.
Riordan (nursing, Wichita State University) covers clinical topics and offers problem-solving guidance for practicing lactation consultants and students preparing for the IBCLC examination. For this third edition, there is updated material reflecting the latest research in the field and on current professional issues such as reimbursement and setting up a lactation consultant practice. Chapter summaries are also new to this edition. The CD-ROM contains about 100 digital photos depicting actual situations related to breastfeeding, to be used in assessing clinical problems, studying for IBCLC certification, or developing PowerPoint presentations.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Book Description
This is THE reference text for lactation consultants. In its third edition, the text has been updated to reflect new knowledge in the physiology of breastfeeding, milk supply, positioning, the management of breastfeeding, and the role of the lactation consultant. The text is divided into 5 sections that cover the sociocultural context of infant feeding, anatomy and biological imperatives, the prenatal, perinatal and postnatal periods, beyond postpartum, and contemporary issues. It is accompanied by a CD-ROM and color insert, both of which accurately depict positioning, the normal breast, and breastfeeding problems.
Book Info
Wichita State Univ., KS. Presents new research and knowledge in the physiology and management of breastfeeding, milk supply, positioning, the the evolving role of the lactation consultant. Offers key concepts and Internet resources. Previous edition: c1999. DNLM: Breast Feeding. Rating
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