The revolution in infant feeding -- Anatomy of the breast -- Physiology of lactation -- Biochemistry of human milk -- Host-resistance factors and immunologic significance of human milk -- Psychological impact of breastfeeding -- Benefits of breastfeeding for infants/making an in…
"A brilliant writer, first-time mother, and respected biologist, Sandra Steingraber tells the month-by-month story of her own pregnancy, weaving in the new knowledge of embryology, the intricate development of organs, the emerging architecture of the brain, and the transformatio…
A respected biologist explores the intimate ecology of motherhood as she experiences her own pregnancy and childbirth interweaving new information on embryonic organs, the architecture of the human brain, the transformation of the mother's body, and environmental hazards that th…
Whether you're e a first-time mother or an experienced one looking for new methods and information, The Better Way to Breastfeed shows you how to overcome common pitfalls such as sore nipples, inadequate milk supply, and improper latching as well as special concerns like unusual…
Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; References; Preface; Acknowledgments; Part I: Physiological Challenges that Undermine Successful Breastfeeding for the Late Preterm Infant; Prologue; Chapter 1: Defining the Late Preterm Infant; Who is the Late Preterm Infant?; A New …
"I would recommend this book to my peers and I would use it in my day-to-day work. It is most helpful to have a comprehensive guide that can be used in a variety of care settings and by many different healthcare providers."--Doody's Medical Reviews Evidence-based research unders…
Evidence-based research underscores the importance of breastfeeding for the healthy development of late preterm infants, yet significant challenges can impede its success. This is a groundbreaking, problem-solving guide to the most effective techniques for breastfeeding this vul…
Using a feminist perspective this book examines the vast amount of writing and talking about breast-feeding. Drawing on women's own accounts the author shows that most texts considerably oversimplify the picture by suggesting baby-milk manufacturers as the only villains of the p…