Böcker av Emily Belcher

Lactation is the secretion of milk from the mammary glands located in the breasts of sexually mature females. The mammary glands have various parts which work together in order to produce milk, which include alveoli, milk ducts, areola and nipple. Lactation is the biological response which takes place during and after pregnancy for feeding a newborn baby. The breastfeeding phase can continue till two or more years, and it has a significant role in the infant's development and lifelong health. Nutrition in the early life provides an opportunity for improving the health of an infant in the short and long term. This helps in the reduction of risk of various diseases, like sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), respiratory tract infections, diarrhea and ear infections. Furthermore, breastfeeding can help in decreasing the risk of diabetes, food allergies, and asthma. This book provides comprehensive insights on lactation and breastfeeding. It is a resource guide for experts as well as students.

Lactation is a process which involves the secretion of milk through the mammary glands. It also describes the period in which a mother lactates to feed her new born child. The procedure normally occurs in all sexually mature female mammals. The process of feeding a child with breast milk is called breastfeeding or nursing. Breast milk can be fed directly from the breast, or it can be pumped to be given to the child later. Breastfeeding starts a few hours after the birth of a baby and can be continued as long as the baby needs it. The infants cannot be fed with any foods or drinks till they turn six months old. New-born babies are prescribed vitamin D for ensuring that they are able to absorb calcium and phosphorus. After completing six months, the baby can be fed foods advised by the doctors, but breastfeeding should continue till one or two years of age. This book explores all the important aspects of breastfeeding and lactation care in the present day scenario. The topics included herein are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. This book will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.