Breastfeeding Special Care Babies (Paperback, 2nd edition)

This is a comprehensive and practical guide to all aspects of breastfeeding babies with special care needs. The language is clear and direct and the references up to date. The author covers the basics of breastfeeding and lactation, positioning and attachment, milk supply, the impact of common drugs, as well as breast conditions and problems and their resolution. Particular attention is paid to feeding the vulnerable baby and to alternative methods of feeding.Crystal clear and practical in writing and approach Full coverage of a topic which is poorly covered elsewhere Simple and explanatory with helpful up-to-date drawings, tables and photographs New material and expanded/updated current chapters Tackles issues which all midwives and neonatal intensive care nurses have to face at some point This revised edition includes new material on:the instinctive nature of breastfeeding at birth skin-to-skin contact and care many new concepts relating to positioning and attachment how long it takes to acquire these skills non-nutritive sucking breast conditions, especially sore and cracked nipples areolar massage breastfeeeding and HIV

General

Imprint:	Bailliere Tindall
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	March 2002
First published:	2002
Authors:	Sandra Lang
Dimensions:	216 x 137 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	235
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-7020-2544-0
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Paediatric medicine > General Books > Medicine > Nursing & ancillary services > Nursing > Paediatric nursing Books > Medicine > Nursing & ancillary services > Midwifery > General Books > Academic & Education > Varsity Textbooks > Nursing Promotions
LSN:	0-7020-2544-5
Barcode:	9780702025440

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