The breastfeeding atlas / by Barbara Wilson-Clay and Kay Hoover.

With 400 colour photographs and explanatory text.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Infant states and infant assessment -- Infant orofacial assessment and feeding reflexes -- Infant stools, urine, and vaginal discharge -- Appearances of human milk -- Positioning and latch -- Flat and inverted nipples -- Sore nipples -- Unusual presentations of the breast and nipple -- Anatomic variability -- Engorgement, oversupply, and mastitis -- Breast cancer: issues for lactation -- Twins, triplets, and tandem nursing -- Alternative feeding methods -- Breastfeeding in emergencies -- Breastfeeding in special circumstances -- Ankyloglossia (tongue-tie) -- Cleft lip and cleft palate.

The Breastfeeding Atlas has been completely revised to reflect new research in the field of lactation. The text contains new photos, new case studies and evidence-based breastfeeding management information. Barbara Wilson-Clay and Kay Hoover have over 50 years of combined expertise as lactation consultants, educators and photographers. The Breastfeeding Atlas taps into their broad experience as clinical practitioners. -- Publisher.