Breastfeeding the Newborn

Designed to give the practicing nurse the scientific basis, the protocols, and the how-to techniques, this book aims to assist the mother and baby to establish a milk supply and to confirm that the baby is breastfeeding before discharge. It includes overviews of pathophysiology to enable the nurse to develop physical assessment skills.

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"Breastfeeding the Newborn, 2/e" is designed to give the practicing or student nurse the scientific basis, the step-by-step protocols, and the how-to techniques to do the job. That role is two-fold: to assist the mother and baby to establish a milk supply, and to confirm that the baby is breastfeeding successfully before discharge. The basic organization of this second edition promotes breastfeeding at the personal, interpersonal, and system levels, delivering evidence-based care across the health illness continuum. Brief overviews of pathophysiology are included to enable the nurse to quickly develop physical assessment skills, make practical recommendations to the mother, and verify that the recommendations achieved the desired results. Clinical case scenarios help the reader think through realistic situations to generate possible management strategies.