Lelkárna®
Bára Dvořáková
Dítě pod Lupou (CZ)
A comprehensive overview of childhood immunity development from conception through pregnancy to the postpartum period.
Have you been following this popularization project for some time now and are you one of those who have been looking for the book ever since the possibility of its birth was mentioned? Thank you for your support, we have good news for you.
It’s HERE at last!
Everything you ever wanted to know about childhood immunity but didn't have anyone to ask.
The book takes you to the origins of the immune system and guides you through its first tentative steps, supported by maternal immunity, to daring adventures in the world of pathogens and infectious challenges. It will answer questions such as:
- When and how is the immune system formed?
- What does the immune system consist of?
- How do mother and fetus communicate with each other?
- What about alcohol in pregnancy?
- What happens to immunity after childbirth and what affects it?
- How is the microbiome built?
Breastfeeding under the spotlight
Of course, no book on child immunity should be without a chapter on breastfeeding. In this book, that chapter is pretty packed. You will find out answers to questions about:
- when and how breast milk is produced;
- what controls and influences the production of breast milk;
- how breast milk changes over time;
- breast milk, allergies and solid food;
- the length of breastfeeding and its benefits;
- breastfeeding and tooth decay;
- breastfeeding and illness;
- breastfeeding in pregnancy and in tandem.
And that’s it? Not even close. The book contains 3 bonuses in the appendices:
- Miniencyclopedia of breast milk for those who want to delve into the depths of this liquid gold.
- A chapter about the magic of touch and the effect of massage on children’s health.
- A comprehensive chapter with literature used and recommended sources to explore.
About the Author
Bára Dvořáková graduated in Molecular Biology in Olomouc and Immunology in Prague, spent 14 years working in scientific laboratories, published scientific papers in foreign journals, saw a bit of the world while travelling to scientific conferences, earned a degree or two… and although she doesn’t work in the laboratory anymore, her love for science has remained and she wants to pass it on through the popularization blogletter and the newly prepared book “Dítě pod Lupou” (Child under the magnifying glass). Occasionally she gives lectures at Charles University, sometimes she helds various workshops or seminars about immunity and health, from time to time she does popularization research and scientific proofreading. She also enjoys painting illustrations, writing fairy tales and creative procrastination.
RNDr. Barbora Dvořáková, Ph.D.
Alas, the book is not yet available abroad. If you are interested, please contact us and we will find a way to deliver it to you.
The book will be available at selected locations in Prague and Slavonice (or sent by local delivery services) around Christmas at the latest. We will keep you posted.
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