Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Profession

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Summary: Excellent and educational for the medical profession
Review: As a gynecologist based in Spain, I found this book extremely helpful while counseling my patients about breastfeeding, and while breastfeeding myself. I think most obstetrical textbooks do not cover enough the aspect of breastfeeding, and numerous questions remain to be answered, some as simple as: both breasts or one breast?. These simple questions, however, are an important source of stress to new mothers. Apart from that, the more "medical" aspects of the book are also exceptional. A must for all medical professionals involved in pregnancy, birth and infant care.

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Summary: Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Profession
Review: I am a IBCLC and work in a NICU with very small premature &/or sick newborns. As a nurse I very frequently use Dr Lawrence's book when there is a conflict with a doctor over the care of our breastfeeding babies. Dr Lawrence's book is compleatly research based and written with authority --- no touchy/feely all professional. It is a great book to use to study for the lactation exam !!! Get the newest copy date you can find -- doctors respect new information.

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Summary: Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Profession
Review: I am a IBCLC and work in a NICU with very small premature &/or sick newborns. As a nurse I very frequently use Dr Lawrence's book when there is a conflict with a doctor over the care of our breastfeeding babies. Dr Lawrence's book is compleatly research based and written with authority --- no touchy/feely all professional. It is a great book to use to study for the lactation exam !!! Get the newest copy date you can find -- doctors respect new information.

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Summary: Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Profession
Review: I am a Registered Dietitian and have promoted breastfeeding to women for years. It wasn't until I became a breastfeeding mother that I wanted to be more informed on the subject. This book provides the how and why on specific benefits of lactation. If you do not have a medical background, be aware that there is a great deal of medical language. I am very pleased with my purchase.

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Summary: Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Profession
Review: I am a Registered Dietitian and have promoted breastfeeding to women for years. It wasn't until I became a breastfeeding mother that I wanted to be more informed on the subject. This book provides the how and why on specific benefits of lactation. If you do not have a medical background, be aware that there is a great deal of medical language. I am very pleased with my purchase.

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Summary: This book is a must-have for professionals.
Review: I began using Dr. Lawrence's book when it was in its second edition, and my copies are well worn. Dr. Lawrence is an internationally recognized authority on breastfeeding, and has compiled and explained information that is clinically useful. No pediatrician or pediatric nurse should be without this book.

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Summary: Excellent Reference for Medical Professionals and Mothers
Review: This is an amazing text that answers almost every question the reader or a patient can bring to the table. Easy to read with good references. This is a must have for anyone who treats lactating women. As a mother I found the book to be very helpful, as a medical professional this book has been an excellent reference when treating lactating women. Definitely 5 stars!

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Summary: From Science to Peer Counseling
Review: This is the best book for anyone who supports breastfeeding mothers. It contains some medical terms and might not be the easiest read for non-technical types, but the overall information is clear and concise with lots of examples and diagrams. It contains lots of facts: tables of milk contents, drugs in milk, and so on.

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Summary: Essential reading
Review: This should be required reading for any physician caring for the breastfeeding mother or the breastfed baby. With all of the mythology surrounding breastfeeding and the wide range of advice given to nursing mothers, it is essential that practitioners give accurate, informed advice. Reading this book will allow health care professionals to do so.