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Maternal and Infant Nutrition and Nurture

By: Publication details: London : Quay Books, 2013Edition: 2nd edISBN:
  • 1856424359
  • 9781856424356
Summary: <span style="color: #5b5c5e; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;">The scope of this book includes pre-conception, antenatal and postnatal maternal nutrition and fetal, neonatal, infant, child and adolescent nutrition and their effects throughout life. Topics covered include: the importance of antioxidant and fatty acid nutrition on maternal and infant health; breastfeeding support; infant weighing - the role of nutrition in both healthy and vulnerable groups, such as preterm infants, adolescent mothers and in the context of HIV; and the introduction of complementary foods through baby-led weaning. The diversity within this book reflects the vast pool of expertise involved in compiling this edition. The contributors to this book represent the disciplines of nutrition and dietetics, breastfeeding peer support, health visiting, midwifery, nursing and linguistics</span>
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Book Ferriman information and Library Service (North Middlesex) Shelves WQ 175 MOR (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available MX16290162
Book Queen's Hospital Jackie Blanks Library Shelves WQ 175 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available T09001

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xv, 308 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.

&lt;span style="color: #5b5c5e; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"&gt;The scope of this book includes pre-conception, antenatal and postnatal maternal nutrition and fetal, neonatal, infant, child and adolescent nutrition and their effects throughout life. Topics covered include: the importance of antioxidant and fatty acid nutrition on maternal and infant health; breastfeeding support; infant weighing - the role of nutrition in both healthy and vulnerable groups, such as preterm infants, adolescent mothers and in the context of HIV; and the introduction of complementary foods through baby-led weaning. The diversity within this book reflects the vast pool of expertise involved in compiling this edition. The contributors to this book represent the disciplines of nutrition and dietetics, breastfeeding peer support, health visiting, midwifery, nursing and linguistics&lt;/span&gt;

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