Milk Supply: Volume 2 (Clinical Lactation Monograph Series)

Description

Milk Supply is a collection of recent articles in one convenient volume. Health care providers will find the latest insights from thought leaders on the following issues related to milk supply. "The Magic Number" teaching concept to help mothers maintain their milk supplies while pumping Breast massage and compression to help mothers increase breast milk yields and overcome breastfeeding difficulties New, more-conservative guidelines on the use of galactogogues Fenugreek, milk volume, and prolactin levels in mothers of preterm infants The safety and efficacy of placenta consumption as a galactogogue Preparation, cleaning, and sterilization of breast pump parts Appropriate use of nipple shields to improve breastfeeding outcomes The importance of the mother-infant relationship in babies' growth and development"