Maternal and Infant Assessment for Breastfeeding and Human Lactation : A Guide for the Practitioner

Written by a team of researchers and educators, this reference for practitioners describes the assessment of breastfeeding mothers and infants.

Topics include, for example, the physiology of breastfeeding, possible causes of blisters on the breast, and the use of nipple comfort devices.

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