Breastfeeding and Human Lactation » (4th Edition)

Riordan, Jan, RN, EdD (Wichita State Univ); Auerbach, Kathleen, PhD (Univ of British Columbia)

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. Annotation © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Robin Webb-Corbett

This book on breastfeeding and human lactation has a strong clinical focus supported with research that is reader friendly with numerous resources. The second edition has been strengthened with the inclusion of clinical implications sections in most chapters, expansion of the content in the breastfeeding process secondary to research, and increased numbers of color photographs. It focuses on clinical practice undergirded with research, and is an excellent resource for experienced lactation consultants and those professionals seeking lactation knowledge. It purports in a single resource to address clinical techniques, research roles, and the varied roles of the lactation consultant. According to the authors, it is written for lactation consultants and those health professionals promoting breastfeeding. It is an excellent resource for both populations. The authors are well known in the lactation arena. This book includes the historical and sociocultural context of lactation, the basic anatomic and biologic constructs, the breastfeeding process in the prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal periods, maternal and infant health continuum issues specific to lactation, and the field of lactation consulting. Unique features include numerous color photographs, inclusion of clinical implications for most chapters, strong research linkage to clinical practice, and extensive references. This is an excellent resource for lactation consultants and professionals. Particular strengths are found in the emphasis on clinical practice secondary to research findings. Extensive content is presented in a manner facilitating its use for the lactation consultant. I highly recommend this text.

Ch. 1 The lactation specialist : roles and responsibilities 3

Ch. 2 Tides in breastfeeding practice 45

Ch. 3 Anatomy and physiology of lactation 79

Ch. 4 The biological specificity of breastmilk 117

Ch. 5 Drug therapy and breastfeeding 163

Ch. 6 Viruses and breastfeeding 197

Ch. 7 Perinatal and intrapartum care 215

Ch. 8 Postpartum care 253

Ch. 9 Breast-related problems 291

Ch. 10 Low intake in the breastfed infant : maternal and infant considerations 325

Ch. 11 Jaundice and the breastfed baby 365

Ch. 12 Breast pumps and other technologies 379

Ch. 13 Breastfeeding the preterm infant 425

Ch. 14 Donor human milk banking 471

Ch. 15 Maternal nutrition during lactation 497

Ch. 16 Women's health and breastfeeding 519

Ch. 17 Maternal employment and breastfeeding 551

Ch. 18 Child health 579

Ch. 19 The ill child : breastfeeding implications 615

Ch. 20 Infant assessment 669

Ch. 21 Fertility, sexuality, and contraception during lactation 705

Ch. 22 Research, theory, and lactation 739

Ch. 23 Breastfeeding education 775

Ch. 24 The cultural context of breastfeeding 799

Ch. 25 The familial and social context of breastfeeding 817

App. A Clinical competencies for IBCLC practice 840

App. B Scope of practice for international board certified lactation consultants 845

App. C International Lactation Consultant Association standards for practice for IBCLCs 847

App. D International Board of Lactation consultant examiners candidate information 850

App. E International Board of Lactation Consultants examiners code of ethics for international board certified lactation consultants 853

App. F Tables of equivalencies and methods of conversion856

App. G Infant weight conversion table 857

App. H Breastfeeding weight loss table 858

App. I Nursing best practice guidelines 859

Glossary 863

Index 877