Smith, Linda J., 1946-

Impact of birthing practices on breastfeeding. - 2nd ed. / Linda J. Smith. - xxiv, 246 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Rev. ed. of: Impact of birthing practices on breastfeeding / Mary Kroeger. c2004.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Historical perspectives on childbirth and breastfeeding -- Evidence-based practice in perinatal care -- Companion(s) of the mother's choice -- Cascade of interventions : physics, forces, and mechanics -- Cascade of interventions : chance or choice? the "seduction of induction" -- Modifiable labor influences : freely move about, or "gravity works" -- Modifiable labor influences : eat and drink, or "labor is work" -- Modifiable labor influences : labor pain management -- Modifiable birth influences : surgery and trauma -- Restoration and recovery.

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Breastfeeding
Childbirth.
Childbirth--Social aspects
Delivery (Obstetrics)
Mother and child.
Delivery, Obstetric
Maternal Behavior

RJ216 / .K76 2010

649.33