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Lactation Specialist Self Study Series: The Support of Breastfeeding

Author(s): Rebecca Black, MS, RD/LD, IBCLC, Augusta Nutrition Consultants
Leasa Jarman, MS, Education Consultant, Psychometrist
Jan Simpson, RN, BSN, IBCLC, RN, Lactation Consultant, Nurse, Lactation Consultant
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  • ISBN-13: 9780763702083
  • ISBN-10:0763702080
  • Paperback    224 pages      © 1998
Price: International Sales $84.95 US List
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Overview

The Support of Breastfeeding explores cultural support for and attitudes toward breastfeeding, advantages and disadvantages of artificial feeding, and breastfeeding support policies and resources.

The exams at the end of Modules 1, 2, 3, and 4, while still useful in preparing for the IBCLC exam, are not eligible for CERPS or Continuing Education credits for registered dietitians or nurses.

The Lactation Specialist Self Study Series is comprised of four modules:

  • Module 1: The Support of Breastfeeding (0-7637-0208-0)  
  • Module 2: The Process of Breastfeeding (0-7637-0195-5)  
  • Module 3: The Science of Breastfeeding (0-7637-0194-7)  
  • Module 4: The Management of Breastfeeding (0-7637-0193-9)

The modules may be purchased separately, or as a complete set (0-7637-1974-9).

ShowKey Features

Explores the cultural implications of becoming a breastfeeding society and benefits of breastfeeding.
Presents the impact of breastfeeding on the family and community.
Provides information on supporting the practice of breastfeeding.
CREDITS APPROVED by International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) - 18.

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ShowTable of Contents

CHAPTER 1: Cultural Support for and Attitudes Toward Breastfeeding
Section A: Breastfeeding in Today's Culture
Section B: The Impact of Breastfeeding on the Family and Community
Section C: Prolonging Lactation
References

CHAPTER 2: Advantages of Breastfeeding and Hazards of Artificial Feeding
Section A: Advantages of Breastfeeding
Section B: Hazards of Artificial Feeding

CHAPTER 3: Breastfeeding Support Policies and Resources
Section A: The Promotion of Breastfeeding with Supportive Policies
Section B: Organizational Positions Supportive of Breastfeeding
Section C: Breastfeeding Resources
References

Pre- and Post-Test Answer Keys
Continuing Education Information and Forms


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ShowAbout the Author(s)

Rebecca Black, MS, RD/LD, IBCLC-Augusta Nutrition Consultants

Additional Titles by this Author

Leasa Jarman, MS-Education Consultant, Psychometrist

Jan Simpson, RN, BSN, IBCLC-RN, Lactation Consultant, Nurse, Lactation Consultant

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