Quick Reference for the Lactation Professional

by Judith Lauwers

Overview

Quick Reference for the Lactation Professional, Second Edition is an easy-to-use resource for healthcare professionals working with breastfeeding women and their families. An invaluable tool for clinicians, educators, students, and interns, each chapter includes clinical management strategies, key clinical competencies, and tutorials that test comprehension and clinical application with short answer questions and counselling scenarios. Completely updated and revised, the Second Edition incorporates inclusive language throughout to provide an equal, diverse, and inclusive approach to assisting breastfeeding families.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781284129564
Publisher:	Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication date:	10/18/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	262
File size:	5 MB

About the Author

Judith Lauwers, BA, IBCLC, FILCA, was cofounder and Executive Director of Breastfeeding Support Consultants from 1981 to 2004. She is a founding member of the International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) and the Lactation Education Accreditation and Approval Review Committee (LEAAARC). She also served on the Panel of Experts for the first exam offered by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners. Judi served in several capacities in ILCA over 30 years and retired in 2020 after 12 years with LEAARC as Executive Director and Accreditation Manager.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Insights into Mothers and Families
Chapter 2 Communication and Training
Chapter 3 Multidisciplinary Lactation Care
Chapter 4 Clinical Practice
Chapter 5 Science of Lactation
Chapter 6 Assessment
Chapter 7 Facilitating Breastfeeding
Chapter 8 High-risk infants
Chapter 9 Problem Solving
Chapter 10 Techniques and Devices
Chapter 11 Special Situations
Chapter 12 Supporting Extended Breastfeeding
Appendix Appendix A: SUMMARY OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE OF MARKETING OF BREASTMILK SUBSTITUTES
Appendix Appendix B: TEN STEPS TO SUCCESSFUL BREASTFEEDING
Appendix Appendix C: DOCUMENTATION FORMS
Appendix Appendix D: WHO GROWTH CHARTS
Appendix Appendix E: 7 PERCENT WEIGHT LOSS—IN POUNDS AND OUNCES
Appendix Appendix F: ENGLISH—FRENCH—SPANISH GLOSSARY

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Judy M. Comeaux, DNP, ARNP/PNP,CRNI(University of North Florida Brooks College of Health)
Description: This is a detailed overview of lactation, breastfeeding practices, and breastfeeding challenges, along with problem solutions. This second edition contains culturally appropriate terminology supporting the diversity of today's families. The author refers to her Counseling the Nursing Mother: A Lactation Consultant's Guide, 6th edition, Lauwers and Swisher (Jones & Bartlett, 2016) as a resource for chapter content.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide an appropriate, easy-to-use lactation reference for healthcare professionals. This is a comprehensive manual for any professional preparing as a lactation consultant. Clinical guidelines published by the International Lactation Consultant Association provide the key components for clinical management. Key clinical skills stem from Clinical Competencies for the Practice of IBCLCs (International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners, 2012). The author provides tutorials to help learners apply theory to practice. Online resources are listed at the end of several chapters.
Audience: The audience includes educators, students, interns, and any healthcare professionals interested in learning more about lactation management. The book not only provides information about breastfeeding and lactation practices, but also helps readers prepare for certification and practice as IBCLCs. The author is a certified lactation consultant and a fellow of the International Lactation Consultant Association.
Features: The book begins with an overview of demands and challenges for breastfeeding families. A chapter on communication and teaching reinforces basic principles. The book emphasizes a detailed understanding of the concepts related to breastfeeding and lactation throughout. There is a chapter on professional development of the lactation consultant and the importance of a lactation specialist in promoting successful breastfeeding practices. One unique feature of this book is the glossary of terms related to lactation and healthcare in English, French, and Spanish.
Assessment: This book is well written, easy to read, and organized. Tables, boxes with key principles, and alerts appear throughout to help readers further comprehend the concepts. Photos in many chapters promote understanding of the principles. The book provides excellent up-to-date information related to breastfeeding and lactation support, not only for the novice but also for the expert.

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