Unlock your potential as a lactation professional with the Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice, Third Edition. This indispensable resource, developed by the International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA), serves as your definitive guide for preparing for the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) certification and excelling in your practice as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).

Drawing upon the most current evidence base, this third edition significantly expands its coverage with four new chapters: Normal Infant Behavior, Change Management, Developing and Managing a Hospital Lactation Service, and Nutrition for the Breastfeeding Child. Enhance your understanding with new figures illustrating breast anatomy and infant suckling. This edition also delves into vital topics such as mentoring future lactation consultants, protecting lactating mothers against chronic disease, and addressing the unique needs of breastfeeding late preterm infants.

Featuring an updated Code of Professional Conduct for IBCLCs, refreshed photography, and current references, the Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice, Third Edition is the ultimate companion for every stage of a lactation professional’s career, from certification to advanced clinical practice.

Book Details:
Author: Rebecca Mannel (Editor)
Edition: 3rd
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN-10: 0763798797
ISBN-13: 978-0763798796
Publication Date: June 15, 2012