provides an overview of the anatomy and physiology of the breast together with hormonal influences to better understand how complications, such as mastitis, arise and inform the approach to their treatme
Table of Contents
Part I
Introduction
Chapter 1 Breastfeeding in context
Chapter 2 How does breastfeeding work?
Chapter 3 Constituents of breastmilk and formula milk
Chapter 4 Understanding the importance of breastmilk
Chapter 5 Treating conditions related to breastfeeding
Chapter 6 Decision-making on the safety of drugs in breastmilk
Chapter 7 Professional responsibility and counselling
Chapter 8 Chronic diseases and medication in the breastfeeding mother
Part II
Chapter 9 Information on level of drugs into breastmilk
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