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Breastfeeding Management for the Clinician Using the Evidence

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ISBN-10: 1449694659

ISBN-13: 9781449694654

Edition: 3rd 2014 (Revised)

Authors: Marsha Walker

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Now in its third edition, Breastfeeding Management for the Clinician: Using the Evidence is a trusted compendium on breastfeeding for the practicing clinician. It provides a research-based approach to breastfeeding care by including literature reviews while covering the incidence, etiology, risk factors, prevention, prognosis and implications, interventions, expected outcomes, care plans, and clinical algorithms. Expanded to include new approaches to solving common and uncommon breastfeeding problems, the Third Edition discusses the political and social landscape of breastfeeding including new state and Federal laws and policies related to breastfeeding. Also explained and clarified are new…    
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Book details

List price: $97.95
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2014
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC
Publication date: 6/3/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 630
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.090
Language: English

Preface
The Context of Lactation and Breastfeeding
Influence of the Biospecificity of Human Milk
Introduction
Colostrum
Clinical Implications: Allergy and Disease
Nutritional Components
Defense Agents
Can Breastmilk Tell Time?
Human Milk Fortification
Milk Treatment and Storage
Summary: The Design in Nature
Summary Interventions Based on the Biospecificity of Breastmilk
Human Milk Banks in North America
Influence of the Maternal Anatomy and Physiology on Lactation
Introduction
Functional Anatomy of the Breast
Nipple Preparation
Breast Augmentation
Breast Reduction
Breast Anomalies
Nipple Anomalies
Hormones of Lactation
Lactogenesis II
Lactogenesis III
Volume of Milk Production Over Time
The Newborn Stomach
Summary: The Design in Nature
Summary Interventions Based on the Maternal Anatomy and Physiology of Lactation
Influence of the Infant's Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction
Functional Infant Anatomy and Physiology Associated with Breastfeeding
Putting It All Together
Tools
Summary: The Design in Nature
Influence of Peripartum Factors, Birthing Practices, and Early Caretaking Behaviors
Introduction
Birth Interventions and Breastfeeding
Maternity Care Practices and Breastfeeding
Separation
Crying
Supplementation
Summary: The Design in Nature
Summary Interventions Based on Peripartum Factors, Birthing Practices, and Early Caretaking Behaviors
Infant-Related Challenges to Breastfeeding
First 24-48 Hours: Common Challenges
Introduction
Clinician Influence
Positioning of the Mother
Positioning of the Infant
Latch
Nipple Shields
Reluctant Nurser
Sleepy Infant
Fussy Infant
Decision Trees
Problem of Hypoglycemia
Summary: The Design in Nature
Summary Interventions on Shield Use
Situations for Which Shield Use Is Commonly Advised
Beyond the Initial 48-72 Hours: Infant Challenges
Introduction
Neonatal Jaundice
Hypernatremic Dehydration
Slow Weight Gain
Breastfeeding Preterm Infants
Breastfeeding Late Preterm Infants
Summary: The Design in Nature
Summary of Interventions for Slow Infant Weight Gain
Breastfeeding Techniques Useful in Slow Weight-Gain Situations
Equipment for Use in Slow-Gaining Situations
Physical, Medical, and Environmental Problems and Issues
Introduction
Twins and Higher Order Multiples
Anomalies, Diseases, and Disorders That Can Affect Breastfeeding
Syndromes and Congenital Anomalies
Upper Airway Problems
Gastrointestinal Disorders, Anomalies, and Conditions
Metabolic Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Neurological Diseases, Deficits, Impairments, and Disorders
Summary: The Design in Nature
Maternal-Related Challenges to Breastfeeding
Maternal Pathology: Breast and Nipple Issues
Introduction
Nipple Types
Sore Nipples
Engorgement
Plugged Ducts
Mastitis
Breast Abscess
Additional Breast-Related Conditions
Additional Reasons for Breast Pain (Mastalgia)
Summary: The Design in Nature
Summary Questions for Breastfeeding Troubleshooting and Observation
Questions for Troubleshooting the Underlying Cause of Inflammatory or Infective Processes in the Breast
Checkpoints for Feeding Observation at the Breast
Physical, Medical, Emotional, and Environmental Challenges to the Breastfeeding Mother
Introduction
Physically Challenged Mothers
Epilepsy
Maternal Visual or Hearing Impairment
Insufficient Milk Supply
Hyperlactation
Induced Lactation and Relactation
Overweight and Obese Mothers
Peripartum Mood, Depressive, and Anxiety Disorders
Endocrine, Metabolic, and Autoimmune Conditions
Maternal Employment
Summary: The Design in Nature
Index