A comprehensive resource, the eighth edition of this essential guide for lactation consultants features full-colour clinical photos, figures and tables to summarise information, and a glossary with more than 900 terms used in lactation practice. Written from a teaching perspective, the guide focuses on counselling and communication skills whilst providing practical suggestions and evidence-based information. Embracing the rich diversity of nursing families with a focus on inclusive language, the guide also includes expanded sections on issues such as micoaggression, opioids, diverse families, mental health issues, and more. Appropriate for human lactation, breastfeeding: practice and research in the WHNP program, and advanced postpartum/newborn courses, the book includes Navigate Advantage Access, which features the complete eBook and image bank. Paperback. 1,000 pages. ©2026