Host-Resistance Factors and Immunologic Significance of Human Milk
Some of the most dramatic and far-reaching advances in the understanding of the immunologic benefits of human milk have been made using newer techniques to demonstrate the specific contribution of…
Maternal Nutrition and Supplements for Mother and Infant
Lactation is the physiologic completion of the reproductive cycle. The maternal body prepares during pregnancy for lactation, not only by developing the breast to produce milk but also by storing…
Anatomy of the Breast
Gross Anatomy The mammary gland, as the breast is medically termed, received its name from mamma , the Latin word for breast. The human mammary gland is the only organ…
Psychological Impact of Breastfeeding
The mental health of the mother will have a significant impact on her postpartum recovery and a dramatic influence on the infant’s well-being. Breastfeeding has a significant impact on the…
Benefits of Breastfeeding for Infants/Making an Informed Decision
Breastfeeding is not a matter of choice, it is a public health matter, strongly stated the section on Breastfeeding of the American Academy of Pediatrics in its policy statement in…
The Revolution in Infant Feeding
The discussion is over! Human milk is for the human infant. This bold statement was made by David Myers, MD, of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) at…
SKELETAL ABNORMALITIES
8.0 INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen DIAGNOSTIC APPROACH TO SUSPECTED SKELETAL DYSPLASIAS The overall incidence of a lethal skeletal dysplasia is 1/10,000. A detailed fetal anatomic survey is required to satisfactorily…
MISCELLANEOUS ABNORMALITIES
12.1 AMNIOTIC BAND SYNDROME Print Section Listen EPIDEMIOLOGY/GENETICS Definition Amniotic band syndrome (ABS) is a rare spectrum of congenital anomalies caused by entanglement of fetal parts, or disruption of anatomic…
