Breastfeeding and Human Lactation

A definitive guide to lactation care and science that equips health professionals with modern clinical strategies and research insights. It explores anatomical, biological and sociocultural aspects, placing breastfeeding within historical, workplace, prenatal, perinatal and postpartum contexts. The Ultimate Text for Lactation Care and Science Breastfeeding and Human Lactation, Seventh Edition is the ultimate reference for the latest clinical techniques and research findings that direct evidence-based clinical practice and research for lactation consultants and specialists. It contains everything a nurse, lactation consultant, midwife, women's health nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or Ob/Gyn needs to know about lactation care and science. Topics include placing breastfeeding in its historical context, workplace-related issues, anatomical and biological imperatives of lactation, the prenatal and perinatal periods and concerns during the postpartum period, the mother's health, sociocultural issues, and more vital information. With contributions from the foremost experts in the field, this leading resource contains a clear clinical focus with more than 2,000 research studies supporting the clinical recommendations found in the text. Furthermore, the updated Seventh Edition features a new chapter discussing mental health and breastfeeding. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation, Seventh Edition is also an excellent resource to prepare for certification and practice as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant® (IBCLC®). The Navigate TestPrep access code included with every new print copy unlocks access to practice and simulated tests, detailed rationales, and powerful data dashboards. Standalone access to Navigate TestPrep is also available. Features and…