Table of Contents

 

 

 

 

Preface

ix

PART I

THE CONTEXT OF LACTATION AND BREASTFEEDING

1

1

Influence of the Biospecificity of Human Milk

3

 

Introduction

3

 

Colostrum

5

 

Clinical Implications: Allergy and Disease

6

 

Nutritional Components

14

 

Defense Agents

41

 

Human Milk Fortification

46

 

Milk Treatment and Storage

48

 

Summary: The Design in Nature

55

 

Appendix 1-1: Summary Interventions Based on the Biospecificity of Breastmilk

69

 

Appendix 1-2: Human Milk Banks in North America

72

2

Influence of the Maternal Anatomy and Physiology on Lactation

75

 

Introduction

75

 

Functional Anatomy of the Breast

80

 

Nipple Preparation

88

 

Breast Augmentation

88

 

Breast Reduction

91

 

Breast Anomalies

94

 

Nipple Anomalies

95

 

Hormones of Lactation

96

 

Lactogenesis II

106

 

Lactogenesis III

113

 

Volume of Milk Production Over Time

116

 

The Newborn Stomach

116

 

Summary: The Design in Nature

121

 

Appendix 2-1: Summary Interventions Based on the Maternal Anatomy and Physiology of Lactation

131

3

Influence of the Infant’s Anatomy and Physiology

133

 

Introduction

133

 

Functional Infant Anatomy and Physiology Associated with Breastfeeding

133

 

Putting it All Together

167

 

Tools

168

 

Summary: The Design in Nature

185

4

Influence of Peripartum Factors, Birthing Practices, and Early Caretaking Behaviors

191

 

Introduction

191

 

Birth Interventions and Breastfeeding

191

 

Maternity Care Practices and Breastfeeding

196

 

Separation

208

 

Crying

210

 

Supplementation

212

 

Summary: The Design in Nature

241

 

Appendix 4-1: Summary Interventions Based on Peripartum Factors, Birthing Practices, and Early Caretaking Behaviors

257

PART II

INFANT-RELATED CHALLENGES TO BREASTFEEDING

261

5

First 24–48 Hours: Common Challenges

263

 

Introduction

263

 

Clinician Influence

263

 

Positioning of the Mother

265

 

Positioning of the Infant

269

 

Latch

274

 

Nipple Shields

294

 

Reluctant Nurser

297

 

Sleepy Infant

298

 

Fussy Infant

308

 

Decision Trees

319

 

Problem of Hypoglycemia

319

 

Summary: The Design in Nature

334

 

Appendix 5-1: Summary Interventions on Shield Use

345

6

Beyond the Initial 48–72 Hours: Infant Challenges

347

 

Introduction

347

 

Neonatal Jaundice

347

 

Hypernatremic Dehydration

363

 

Slow Weight Gain

368

 

Breastfeeding Preterm Infants

378

 

Breastfeeding Late Preterm Infants

400

 

Summary: The Design in Nature

407

 

Appendix 6-1: Summary Interventions on Slow Infant Weight Gain: Breastfeeding Techniques Useful in Slow Weight Gain Situations

427

7

Physical, Medical, and Environmental Problems and Issues

431

 

Introduction

431

 

Twins and Higher Order Multiples

431

 

Anomalies, Diseases, and Disorders that can Affect Breastfeeding

443

 

Syndromes and Congenital Anomalies

464

 

Upper Airway Problems

467

 

Gastrointestinal Disorders, Anomalies, and Conditions

470

 

Metabolic Disorders

483

 

Congenital Heart Disease

489

 

Neurological Diseases, Deficits, Impairments, and Disorders

493

 

Summary: The Design in Nature

499

PART III

MATERNAL-RELATED CHALLENGES TO BREASTFEEDING

519

8

Maternal Pathology: Breast and Nipple Issues

521

 

Introduction

521

 

Nipple Types

521

 

Sore Nipples

526

 

Engorgement

544

 

Plugged Ducts

550

 

Mastitis

551

 

Breast Abscess

559

 

Additional Breast-Related Conditions

561

 

Additional Reasons for Breast Pain

564

 

Summary: The Design in Nature

565

 

Appendix 8-1: Summary Questions for Breastfeeding Troubleshooting and Observation

579

9

Physical, Medical, Emotional, and Environmental Challenges to the Breastfeeding Mother

581

 

Introduction

581

 

Physically Challenged Mothers

581

 

Epilepsy

584

 

Maternal Visual or Hearing Impairment

586

 

Insufficient Milk Supply

586

 

Hyperlactation

593

 

Induced Lactation and Relactation

596

 

Overweight and Obese Mothers

597

 

Periparturn Mood, Depressive, and Anxiety Disorders

601

 

Endocrine, Metabolic, and Autoimmune Conditions

606

 

Maternal Employment

632

 

Summary: The Design in Nature

637

 

Index

659