The number of working mothers in the workforce is growing, but few businesses provide lactation support in the workplace and employment has a profound effect on breastfeeding. A woman entering employment is three times more likely to stop breastfeeding than her stay-at-home counterpart. In Breastfeeding and Employment: Making it Work, author Marsha Walker, RN, IBCLC, not only describes the problem in depth, but gives practical solutions to help employers accommodate breastfeeding women. This book covers the following: -The effect of employment on mothers and babies -Current laws on breastfeeding in the workforce -The benefits to the employer of supporting breastfeeding mothers in the workforce -Current programs encouraging breastfeeding in the workplace -Making the case to employers to support breastfeeding mothers -Breastfeeding management for employed moms Resources for employers, childcare providers, and mothers are listed in the back of the book Whether you are a mother returning to work, a breastfeeding advocate helping businesses set up onsite lactation programs, or a business owner hoping to make your business more mother-friendly, this book will help you navigate the issues and find a workable solution.

Clinics in Human Lactation, Vol 8: Breastfeeding and Employment: Making it Work

Medical Books

Walker, Marsha

Medicine

Praeclarus Press

Researchers are discovering that breastfeeding is more protective of maternal health than previously imagined and that it dramatically lowers women's risk of cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, and diabetes during middle and old age, common causes of premature mortality for women. Previously the health benefits of breastfeeding were mainly focused on the infant. New data suggests that breastfeeding may have life-long effects for both mother and baby. Psychoneuroimmunology is an emerging, interdisciplinary science that considers the ways in which the human mind and the immune system interact and influence each other. Over the past 40 years, a body of evidence clearly shows that stress and coping may produce changes in immunity. These changes can result in health effects that contribute to disease. In this book, authors Maureen Groer, RN, PhD, FAAN, and Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, PhD, IBCLC, FAPA cover: Why breastfeeding protects maternal health Basic concepts of breast differentiation, lactogenesis, and lactation Basic overview of the human stress response Introduction to psychoneuroimmunology and the immunology of pregnancy and postpartum Lactational stress resistance Breastfeeding, mental health, and the risk of cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome Breastfeeding and immunity Implications of an anti-inflammatory response to enhancing the health effects of breastfeeding throughout women's lives This monograph provides the latest evidence on how breastfeeding and human milk are the biological norms for mother and baby, and how artificial feeding puts both at risk for health problems throughout their lives. It presents information on the science of psychoneuroimmunology and applies it to the maternal-infant breastfeeding dyad, presenting the latest evidence that will inform practice and, hopefully, policy.

Clinics in Human Lactation, Vol. 9: How Breastfeeding Protects Women's Health Throughout The Lifespan -- The Psychoneuroimmunology of Human Lactation

Groer, Maureen

Are you interested in doing clinical research, but don't know how to get started? Dr. Tetyana Vasylyeva has gathered chapters from a variety of medical researchers to compile the book, Introduction to Clinical Research. Written for medical students, residents, and fellows who are just starting to do clinical research, it contains invaluable information on how to conduct and write-up research. The objective of the book is to provide healthcare trainees and professionals with practical, comprehensive, and contemporary approaches to clinical research. It is useful for anyone wishing to better understand modern research-based literature and for those planning to conduct their own research. Each chapter focuses on a key clinical research topic. Study designs, study monitoring, and which design fits certain research topics are covered. Rules and regulations that must be followed when conducting clinical research, including information on the Institutional Review Board, informed consent, and HIPAA, are also described. This book introduces the reader to clinical trials and research ethics, data management, and the basic tools used in biostatistics. Although directed to medical students, any nurse, lactation consultant, or other healthcare provider who is interested in conducting clinical research would benefit from reading and following the information outlined in this book.

Introduction to Clinical Research (For Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows)

Vasylyeva, Tetyana L.

Research

Are you a pregnant mom who will be going back to work after you have your baby? Are you worried about how to pump while working? Do you work with pregnant or breastfeeding women who plan to pump their milk after they go back to work? Do you need more information on pumps and pumping to increase duration of breastfeeding among your clients? Pumping breastmilk is a very personal behavior for most women. Surveys indicate women want a pump that works quickly, obtains a sufficient quantity of milk from each breast, and does not cause pain. A pump that works for one mom may not work as well for another mom for a variety of reasons. Many mothers have found interventions and techniques that make their pumps work better. In this three-part book, Marsha Walker, RN, IBCLC, shares information on the history and regulation of breast pumps, the mechanics of pumps, a review of the literature, types of pumps, ways to pump more effectively, flanges, how to choose a pump, pumping protocols, how to troubleshoot problems, and how to deal with low milk supply. If you want to know more about breast pumps and tips and techniques for pumping more milk, this is the book for you!

Clinics in Human Lactation, Vol 10: Pumps & Pumping Protocols

Vulnerable new mothers are often left to fend for themselves. Is it any wonder that so many struggle? It doesn’t have to be this way. Postpartum doula Salle Webber gently explores the many aspects of new family support. The Gentle Art of Newborn Family Care is a complete manual for the aspiring professional doula, and for anyone helping a family after the birth of a child. It is offered with an attitude of reverence for new life, a willingness to offer service, and an understanding of the importance of the newborn family’s earliest experiences.

The Gentle Art of Newborn Family Care: A Guide for Postpartum Doulas and Caregivers

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Webber, Salle

Women's Health

In an age where healthcare providers must shrink the time alloted to each patient, being prepared and educated about your health is more important than ever. Surviving American Healthcare teaches you how to negotiate the often tricky U.S. health system, and advocate for yourself or someone you love. Valerie Conrad is an ICU nurse and former paramedic who has worked with thousands of patients. She believes that patient preparation and advocacy can mean the difference between good care and care that is sub-par. In short, what you will learn in this book could save your life or the life of someone you love.

Surviving American Healthcare: Advocating for Yourself or Someone You Love

Conrad, Valerie

When actors are in training, they use acting exercises to help them access their emotions and to understand and connect with their characters. Psychotherapist, and former actress, Stefanie Stolinsky has found that these exercises helped her clients heal from childhood trauma. This book provides a series of 25 acting exercises, with links to live video showing actors demonstrating the techniques.

Act It Out: 25 Acting Exercise to Heal from Childhood Abuse

Stolinsky Ph.D, Stefanie Auerbach

Psychology & Counseling

Can a community provide support for families with young children? Yes! Community Support for New Families is your step-by-step guide to creating the kind of organization that will make a real difference in the lives of young families. Jane Honikman has more than 40 years of experience co-founding two organizations that have touched the lives of families all over the world. Be part of the solution. This book will show you how.

Community Support for New Families: Guide to Organizing a Postpartum Parent Support Network in Your Community

Honikman, Jane I.

For women who intend to breastfeed, the hospital experience is critical. Hospitals provide care to nearly all women giving birth in the U.S. However, in most hospitals, this care falls short of evidence-based best practices that fully support mothers to be able to breastfeed. Hypoglycemia, jaundice, and supplementation are common hospital issues that may compromise breastfeeding. In Hospital Breastfeeding Issues, author Nancy Wight explains why managing these issues in an evidence-based and breastfeeding-supportive manner may preserve the breastfeeding relationship, extend breastfeeding duration, and improve the health of the infant, mother, and community. Dr. Wight describes the normal breastfeeding newborn in regards to feeding behavior, weight gain and loss, and stooling patterns. She gives breastfeeding-supportive management approaches for treating hypoglycemia and jaundice, and discusses how some hospital policies and practices interfere with optimal breastfeeding. Supporting mothers through hospital breastfeeding challenges can help mothers reach their breastfeeding goals. This well-cited book presents the evidence-based information clinicians need to care for hypoglycemic and jaundiced newborns and help new moms meet their breastfeeding goals.

Clinics in Human Lactation, Vol 11: Hospital Breastfeeding Issues

Wright, Nancy E.

Breastfeeding without Birthing is an essential guide to breastfeeding for mothers through adoption, surrogacy, and other special circumstances. All breastfeeding-without-birthing mothers who wish to provide their own milk for their baby will learn the tools and techniques for inducing lactation without pregnancy and birth.

Breastfeeding Without Birthing: A Breastfeeding Guide for Mothers through Adoption, Surrogacy, and Other Special Circumstances

Schnell, Alyssa

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