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Lactation Specialist Self Study Series: The Science of Breastfeeding


Edition: 1st
Author(s): Black, Rebecca F.
ISBN10:  0763701947
ISBN13:  9780763701949
Format:  Paperback
Pub. Date:  1/1/1998
Publisher(s): Jones & Bartlett

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SummaryTable of Contents
Third of four study tools for the lactation consultant preparing for certifying exams. Interdisciplinary approach illustrates the anatomy and physiology of breastfeeding, and covers the immunologic and biochemical components of human milk. CE credits available. Softcover.
Preface vii(2)
Acknowledgments ix(2)
Contributors and Reviewers xi
CHAPTER 1 THE BREAST, ENDOCRINE GLANDS, AND ORAL/PHARYNGEAL STRUCTURES IN LACTATION
1(96)
Section A Anatomy and Development of the Breast
3(26)
Learning Objectives
3(1)
Outline
3(1)
Pre-test
4(3)
Anatomy of the Breast
7(13)
Development of the Breast
20(6)
Post-test
26(3)
Section B Anatomy and Function of the Hypothalamus and Pituitary in Lactation
29(24)
Learning Objectives
29(1)
Outline
29(1)
Pre-test
30(3)
Structure and Function of the Hypothalamus and Pituitary
33(4)
Hormonal Influences on Mature Breast during Pregnancy and Lactation
37(7)
Factors That Impair Production, Volume, and Ejection of Milk
44(5)
Post-test
49(4)
Section C The Oral Cavity and Pharyngeal Structure of the Full-Term Neonate; Deglutition
53(22)
Learning Objectives
53(1)
Outline
53(1)
Pre-test
54(4)
Anatomy of the Oral Cavity
58(8)
Anatomy of the Pharyngeal Structures
66(4)
Anatomy of Deglutition
70(2)
Post-test
72(3)
Section D The Dynamics of Feeding at the Breast
75(18)
Learning Objectives
75(1)
Outline
75(1)
Pre-test
76(3)
Definition of Terms
79(3)
Coordination of Sucking, Swallowing, and Breathing in the Full-Term Neonate
82(6)
Using Sucking Patterns to Assess Breastfeeding
88(2)
Post-test
90(3)
References
93(4)
CHAPTER 2 BIOCHEMISTRY, IMMUNOLOGY, AND NUTRITION IN LACTATION
97(166)
Section A Biochemistry of Human Milk
99(56)
Learning Objectives
99(1)
Outline
99(1)
Pre-test
100(3)
Origin and Characteristics of Milk Constituents
103(9)
Nutritive and Nonnutritive Milk Constituents
112(41)
Post-test
153(2)
Section B Immunology of Human Milk
155(26)
Learning Objectives
155(1)
Outline
156(1)
Pre-test
156(3)
Methodologic Issues That Influence Human Milk Investigations
159(1)
Direct-Acting Antimicrobial Factors
160(10)
Anti-Inflammatory Agents in Human Milk
170(4)
Immunomodulating Agents in Human Milk
174(5)
Post-test
179(2)
Section C Maternal Nutrition during Preconception, Pregnancy, and Lactation
181(58)
Learning Objectives
181(1)
Outline
182(1)
Pre-test
183(3)
Nutrition during the Preconceptual Period
186(11)
Nutrition during Pregnancy
197(21)
Nutrition during Lactation
218(17)
Post-test
235(4)
References
239(24)
PRE-AND POST-TEST ANSWER KEYS 263(4)
INDEX 267(8)
CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION AND FORMS 275

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