Written by many of the world's leading lactation experts, the Textbook of Human Lactation incorporates evidence-based scientific knowledge to address key topics of importance in breastfeeding such as Anatomy and Biochemistry, Immunobiology, Breastfeeding Management in Infant and Mother, Maternal and Infant Nutrition, and Medications and Breastfeeding.

Specific and detailed information is provided on the following:

• Complete description of the anatomy and physiology of the lactating breast
• Detailed explanation of the immunobiology of human...