The Professionalization and Practice of Lactation Consulting: Medicalized Knowledge, Humanistic Care
Breastfeeding support for mothers and their babies historically was the informal work of family and community members. In the United States today, breastfeeding support is embedded in the biomedical system, and is provided by a new allied health professional: the International Board Certified Lactat...
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Scholar Commons
2013
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Online Access: | http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/4477 http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=5674&context=etd |