Breastfeeding Management for the Clinician: Using the Evidence

Breastfeeding Management for the Clinician: Using the Evidence, Fifth Edition is an authoritative, evidence-based resource designed for busy healthcare professionals who provide care to breastfeeding families. Awarded second place in the 2022 AJN Book of the Year Awards in the Maternal-Child Health/Prenatal Nursing/Childbirth category, this edition emphasizes practical application of research to support optimal outcomes for mothers and infants. It integrates the latest scientific evidence with clinical strategies to guide assessment, management, and problem-solving in real-world settings.

Key Features

• Evidence-based guidance: Covers incidence, etiology, risk factors, prevention, prognosis, interventions, and expected outcomes for common breastfeeding challenges
• Practical care plans and algorithms: Includes feeding care plans and clinical algorithms to guide decision-making at the point of care
• Contemporary topics: New content on the political and social landscape of breastfeeding, LGBTQI+ families, milk sharing, exclusive pumping, breastfeeding in emergencies, and new breastfeeding products
• Updated references: Hundreds of new citations to support current best practices
• Patient-centered resources: Access to downloadable Patient Care Plan Handouts via the Navigate Companion Website for use by both clinicians and patients
• Comprehensive scope: Integrates literature reviews with practical, actionable guidance for problem-solving in clinical practice
• Ideal for diverse settings: Suitable for hospitals, outpatient clinics, lactation consultations, postpartum care, and community health programs