Balinese Paintings (Images of Asia S.) (Images of Asia)
by A.A.M. Djelantik
The general visitor to the island of Bali is often astonished by the abundance and variety of paintings. They are traditional and non-traditional, yet typically Balinese, incorporating modern graphic elements from the West with the characteristic Balinese style. In this account, the author examines first the religious and social values and the techniques of painting which constitute the Balinese style, which emphasizes skill, perfection, and elegance at the expense of the artist's individual exp...
The Public Life of the Fetal Sonogram (Studies in Medical Anthropology)
by Janelle S. Taylor
In The Public Life of the Fetal Sonogram, medical anthropologist Janelle S. Taylor analyzes the full sociocultural context of ultrasound technology and imagery. Drawing upon ethnographic research both within and beyond the medical setting, Taylor shows how ultrasound has entered into public consumer culture in the United States. The book documents and critically analyzes societal uses for ultrasound such as nondiagnostic ""keepsake"" ultrasound businesses that foster a new consumer market for th...
The new edition of this bestselling guide to newborn care has been fully revised and updated. Written by two pediatricians and focusing on the first few months of an infant’s life, Heading Home With Your Newborn, 3rd Edition, includes new information on breastfeeding and the involvement of allergies, formula options, vitamins and supplements (vitamins, iron, fluoride, probiotics), sleep, extended stay in strapped-in positions(car seats, bouncy chairs), swaddling, diaper options, the impact of so...
What to Know Before Having Your Baby is an illustrated guide to educate parents on common topics regarding newborns, infants and toddlers and includes guidance and color illustrations on key topics including the common cold, vaccinations, colic, proper feeding, sleep schedules and much more. Written by a board certified pediatrician, What to Know Before Having Your Baby covers the basic information that all parents should be aware of prior to having a child, including common illnesses, unus...
Only One Chance (ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS AND SCIENCE POLICY)
by Philippe Grandjean
Today, one out of every six children suffers from some form of neurodevelopmental abnormality. The causes are mostly unknown. Some environmental chemicals are known to cause brain damage and many more are suspected of it, but few have been tested for such effects. Philippe Grandjean provides an authoritative and engaging analysis of how environmental hazards can damage brain development and what we can do about it. The brain's development is uniquely sensitive to toxic chemicals, and even sma...
Breastfeeding Handbook for Physicians
by AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS
The Breastfeeding Handbook for Physicians, 3rd Edition, is the definitive resource on breastfeeding initiation, maintenance, support, and advocacy. Jointly developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), this must-have handbook features the most important and up-to-date developments in breastfeeding practice, research, policies, and outreach guidance, assembled by an expert physician panel. All health professionals in you...
Advances in Respiratory Management, An Issue of Clinics in Perinatology
by Luna
In this issue of Clinics in Perinatology, guest editor Manuel Sanchez Luna brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Respiratory Management. Provides in-depth, clinical reviews on the latest updates in respiratory management, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field; Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create the...
Neonatal and Perinatal Nutrition, an Issue of Clinics in Perinatology, E-Book (Clinics: Internal Medicine, #49)
Increased concern over animal welfare has spurred on the development of in vitro models for use in identifying and understanding most forms of toxicity. This volume reviews both uses and limitations of this now broad range of models.
Neonatology Questions and Controversies: Neonatal Hemodynamics - E-Book (Neonatology: Questions & Controversies)
Neonatology Questions and Controversies: Gastroenterology and Nutrition - E-Book (Neonatology: Questions & Controversies)
The definitive guide to caring for your premature infant.from pregnancy and childbirth, through the often lengthy hospital stay. Your Premature Baby Usually kept in the dark by busy doctors and hospital staff, "preemie" parents often have nothing better to go on than hearsay and superstition. They feel powerless and become filled with unnecessary fears and anxieties. Now, Your Premature Baby, arms you with all the up-to-date information you need to weather the often frightening and costly ordeal...
The Development of Infants of Drug Dependent Mothers