"Breastfeeding‎:‎ An illustrated guide to Diagnosis and Treatment" will help lactation consultants‎,‎ midwives‎,‎ maternal and child health nurses‎,‎ medical practitioners and allied health professionals care for breastfeeding mothers and their children‎.‎ Even after years of practice‎,‎ health care practitioners will encounter extraordinary situations ‎- and it is precisely then that specific expertise and understanding of breastfeeding issues is critical‎.‎Illustrated with over 200 images‎,‎ this unique resource provides essential information about a vast range of breastfeeding situations‎:‎ Basic principles of breastfeeding knowledge according to the most recent scientific findings‎,‎ including breast anatomy and physiology‎,‎ correct attachment‎,‎ the milk ejection reflex and breastfeeding positions‎;‎ Physiological causes of breastfeeding problems such as atypical breast shapes‎,‎ nipple problems or pathological changes in the breast‎;‎ Breastfeeding problems associated with the child including prematurity‎,‎ disability‎,‎ infection or neurological impairment‎;‎ and‎,‎ Each full colour image is supported by text providing clear diagnosis and appropriate treatment techniques‎.‎