In this update of the 1999 edition, a perinatal clinical nurse specialist in Virginia who heads her own company in this field presents research; clinical scenarios; and maternal, hospital, and professional education resources that support breastfeeding. She discusses such topics as sociocultural trends and psychologic factors, lactation-related anatomy and physiology, risks and benefits of using herbal therapies, and evidence-based solutions to common clinical problems. A new chapter outlines strategies to overcoming barriers to implementing the 10 steps of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Biancuzzo, Marie, RN, MS

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