Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice

by Mannel, Rebecca; Martens, Patricia J., Ph.D.; Walker, Marsha, RN

• ISBN13: 9780763798796
• ISBN10: 0763798797
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-06-01
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Summary

Developed by the International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA), Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice, Third Edition is the essential guide to prepare for International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) certification and practice as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Based on the IBLCE exam blueprint, it includes four new chapters: * Normal Infant Behavior* Change Management* Developing and Managing a Hospital Lactation Service* Nutrition for the Breastfeeding ChildNew to this edition are figures of breast anatomy and infant suckling and sections on mentoring future lactation consultants, protecting against chronic disease for the lactating mother, and breastfeeding late preterm infants. Incorporated throughout is a new code of professional conduct for IBCLCs, updated photos, and references. Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice, Third Edition is the ultimate reference for the entire lactation professional#146;s career from IBLCE certification through clinical practice.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	p. ix
Preface	p. xi
Contributors	p. xiii
Map of the Core Curriculum Chapters xvii
In Memoriam	p. xxi
Profession of Lactation Consulting	p. 1
Promotion and Support	p. 3
The IBLCE Code of Professional Conduct for IBCLCs	p. 5
International Initiatives to Promote, Protect, and Support Breastfeeding	p. 39
Communication and Counseling Skills	p. 53
The Parental Role	p. 65
Normal Infant Behavior	p. 85
Maternal Mental Health and Breastfeeding	p. 97
Breastfeeding and Maternal Employment	p. 113
Caring for Vulnerable Populations	p. 135
Professional Development	p. 147
The IBCLC as Change Agent	p. 149
Education and Mentoring	p. 165
Interpretation of Statistics and Quantitative Research Design	p. 175
Interpretation of Research: Qualitative Methodology	p. 203
A Legal Primer for Lactation Consultants	p. 215
Developing and Managing a Hospital Lactation Service	p. 243
Science of Lactation	p. 257
Breastfeeding Anatomy and Physiology	p. 259
Maternal Breastfeeding Anatomy	p. 261
Infant Anatomy for Feeding	p. 275
Physiology of the Breast During Pregnancy and Lactation	p. 287
Anatomy and Physiology of Infant Suckling	p. 301
Nutrition and Biochemistry	p. 317
Nutrition for Lactating Women	p. 319
Nutrition for the Breastfeeding Child	p. 337
Biochemistry of Human Milk	p. 355
Infant Formulas (Artificial Baby Milk)	p. 371
Immunology, Infectious Disease, and Allergy Prophylaxis	p. 393
Protection Against Chronic Disease for the Breastfed Infant and Lactating Mother	p. 411
Lactational Pharmacology	p. 427
Lactation Toxicology	p. 451
Breastfeeding Management	p. 473
Breastfeeding Technique	p. 475
Assessment of Infant Oral Anatomy	p. 477
Guidelines for Facilitating and Assessing Breastfeeding	p. 497
Breastfeeding a Preterm Infant	p. 527
Breastfeeding Twins and Higher Multiple-Birth Infants/Toddlers	p. 557
Breastfeeding and Growth: Birth Through Weaning	p. 587
Breastfeeding Mothers with Disabilities	p. 603
Milk Expression, Storage, and Handling	p. 621
Breastfeeding Technology	p. 641
Breastfeeding Devices and Equipment	p. 643
Induced Lactation and Relactation	p. 675
Donor Human Milk Banking	p. 701
Pregnancy, Labor, and Birth Complications	p. 715
Breastfeeding Problem Solving: Maternal and Infant Issues	p. 729
Congenital Anomalies, Neurological Involvement, and Birth Trauma	p. 731
Breast Pathology	p. 747
Hyperbilirubinemia and Hypoglycemia	p. 773
Maternal Acute and Chronic Illness	p. 803
Insufficient Milk Production	p. 817
Slow Weight Gain and Failure to Thrive	p. 849
Appendices
Summary of the International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes and Subsequent World Health Assembly Resolutions	p. 867
Universal Precautions and Breast Milk	p. 871
Index	p. 873
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