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Author Lauwers, Judith, 1949- author

Title Quick reference for the lactation professional / Judith Lauwers
Published Sudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, [2009]
Sudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett, 2008
ÃÂé2009
©2009

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 MELB  649.33 Lau/Qrf  AVAILABLE
Description v, 276 pages ; 18 cm
Contents Insights into mothers and families -- Communication and training -- Lactation consultant profession -- Clinical practice -- Science of lactation -- Assessment -- Facilitating breastfeeding -- High-risk infants -- Problem solving -- Techniques and devices -- Special situations -- Supporting extended breastfeeding
Summary "This guide provides the lactation clinician with rapid access to critical information when working with breatfeeding mothers. Designed for all levels of healthcare staff who work with breastfeeding mothers, this user-friendly tool allows nursing staff to be equipped with the same information and skills as the lactation consultant and is essential to carry on the floor and at the bedside."--BOOK JACKET
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Breastfeeding -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Mothers -- Counseling of.
Lactation -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Lactation consultants -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Patient Education as Topic -- methods.
Counseling -- methods.
Lactation.
Breast Feeding.
Genre/Form Handbook.
Handbooks and manuals.
LC no. 2007048622
ISBN 9780763750145 (paperback : alk. paper)
076375014X (paperback) (alkaline paper)