Lactation Management: Techniques, Tips and Tools for the Health Care Provider is a user-friendly manual for the clinical setting. Introductory chapters provide a brief review of evidence supporting the superiority of breast milk, as well as a "crash course" in how to perform a lactation assessment. Chapters are then organized alphabetically by common concerns in the field of lactation. Information is presented in an outline format for easy access or by frequently asked questions related to the topic. All recommendations are referenced.

Parent handouts, referred to as Tips for the Mother, summarize recommended treatment strategies for lactation-related problems and concerns. Similar handouts, Tools for the Mother, provide detailed explanations of special techniques used to support breast-feeding when challenges occur. Both the Tips and the Tools may be photocopied and given to mothers for educational purposes. Space is provided to individualize each mother's care plan. The handouts may also be referred to in the health record to streamline documentation of patient encounters.

The author, Maureen Hoag Dann, is a pediatric nurse practitioner who has worked with breast-feeding couples for more than 25 years in both the hospital and primary care setting. She has been an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) since 1993. Readers who are interested in purchasing the book can log on to http://www.lactationmanagement.com (enter Coupon Code LM10poff to receive a 10% discount).