Product Description
The completely revised and updated New Edition of this trusted text delivers complete, authoritative, evidence-based information on all of the scientific and clinical topics related to breastfeeding—from basic data on the anatomical, physiological, biochemical, nutritional, immunological, and psychological aspects of human lactation…to guidance on a full range of problems in clinical management. Written by a pioneer in the field of human lactation, the 6th Edition has been revised from cover to cover to include information on new drugs and herbal products, infections, and much more. * Provides the basic tools of knowledge and experience to enable readers to provide thoughtful guidance to the breastfeeding mother that is most applicable to her circumstances, problems, and lifestyle. * Features a wealth of references from the most recent studies. * Integrates evidence-based data with practical experience * Offers complete coverage of anatomy and physiology * the composition of human breast milk * guidance on lactation management * equipment, pumps, and other devices * contraindications to breastfeeding * and much more

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 11 reviews)

This is the "show me the data" on lactation by mom MD (Mexico)

5 Stars
February 12, 2009
This is a medical text book, and it is written in that fashion. It has journal studies that back up the texts, witch is what we may call "evidence"; and what medical practice should be based on. It covers a very extensive index, and it does it with great depth. I recommend this book if you are a medical student, a pediatrician, or an Ob-Gyn. This is what we should have been taught about breast feeding. It will empower you to really know breastfeedig, and help your patients.

THE All-you-want-to-know Book with a medical backup by ramipa (Puerto Rico)

5 Stars
July 21, 2008
With all those books on breastfeeding out there, you might be tempted to buy the good-old question-answer based book. But believe me you will still have the: Is this what a doctor might tell me? question back there in your head. This book, however; presents you with more complete answers that experts on the breastfeeding subject have studied. You will end up being an expert on breastfeeding yourself. Even friends call me to check a prescripted medicine on the chapter that classifies almost-all prescriptions with scales as to how they affect and enter the breastmilk. Be assured, you will be fully satisfied and, as I found myself; exceed your expectations.

book by E. Dufton (silver spring, md USA)

5 Stars
July 04, 2008
need for class. easy to understand. written for a professionals as title suggests, great book for review for certification exam

classic text by John H. Spruhan

5 Stars
February 18, 2008
This is a good classic text that was recommended for an inservice/ 5 day training for nurses

Essential reading by Chuck (The Great White North)

5 Stars
September 23, 2003
This should be required reading for any physician caring for the breastfeeding mother or the breastfed baby. With all of the mythology surrounding breastfeeding and the wide range of advice given to nursing mothers, it is essential that practitioners give accurate, informed advice. Reading this book will allow health care professionals to do so.

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