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Core Curriculum for Interdisciplinary Lactation Care
Authors:OVERVIEW
Core Curriculum for Interdisciplinary Lactation Care continues to be a trustworthy source for lactation-specific information and education in a thoroughly updated second edition. Published in association with the Lactation Education Accreditation and Approval Review Committee (LEAARC), it presents the core curriculum required to practice as a beginning lactation consultant in an easy-to-read format. Written by an interdisciplinary team of clinical lactation experts, it reflects the current state of practice and offers evidence-based information regardless of discipline or specialty.
The updated Second Edition includes new information on scientific evidence supporting breastfeeding, the biochemistry of human milk, breastfeeding multiples or a preterm infant, lactation and maternal mental health, breast pathology, and more. With a focus on the science, management, and professional aspects of lactation care, Core Curriculum for Interdisciplinary Lactation Care, Second Edition prepares beginning consultants and clinicians to provide comprehensive care for breastfeeding families.
Features and Benefits
- Complements the LEAARC core curriculum used in recognition of lactation education programs.
- Updated throughout to reflect current research, policy, and practice guidelines regarding lactation and the care of breastfeeding mothers/chestfeeding parents
- New and updated information on milk banking, The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative for Neonatal Wards, and innovative teaching pedagogies.
- New details on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the lactation consultant profession, lactation consultants as change agents-from the family-level to a national and global level, and more timely topics!
- Key Points, clinical case studies, Clinical Tips, and real-life stories from breastfeeding families and their healthcare team help the reader put theory into practice.
- Every new print copy includes access to the Navigate eBook.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Section I Science
- Chapter 1 Scientific Evidence Supporting Lactation
- Chapter 2 Clinical Decision Making in Lactation Care and Support
- Chapter 3 Infant Anatomy and Physiology for Feeding
- Chapter 4 Normal Infant Behavior
- Chapter 5 Lactation Pharmacology
- Chapter 6 Breast Anatomy and Milk Production
- Chapter 7 Biochemistry of Human Milk
- Chapter 8 Nutrition During Lactation
- Chapter 9 Complementary Child Nutrition
- Section II Management
- Chapter 10 Transition to Parenthood
- Chapter 11 Breastfeeding and Employment
- Chapter 12 Pregnancy, Labor and Birth Complications
- Chapter 13 Facilitating Initiation of Lactation
- Chapter 14 The Preterm Infant
- Chapter 15 Breastfeeding and Multiples
- Chapter 16 Growth from Birth Through Weening
- Chapter 17 Maternal Physical Health and Lactation
- Chapter 18 Lactation and Mental Health
- Chapter 19 Induced Lactation and Relactation
- Chapter 20 Breast Pathology
- Chapter 21 Newborn Challenges: Hyperbilirubinemia and Hypoglycemia
- Chapter 22 Low Milk Production and Infant Weight
- Chapter 23 Breastfeeding and Infant Birth Injury, Congenital Anomalies, and Illness
- Chapter 24 Alternative Feeding Devices and Topical Treatments
- Section III Professional
- Chapter 25 Professional Standards for Lactation Care Providers
- Chapter 26 Counseling and Communication
- Chapter 27 Problem Solving and Documentation
- Chapter 28 Cultural Humility
- Chapter 29 Lactation Protection, Promotion, and Support
- Chapter 30 Lactation Education for Health Professionals
- Chapter 31 Expression and Use of Human Milk
- Chapter 32 Interdisciplinary Lactation Services
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