Hello, All.
       I have been contacted by a nearby Health Department.  They are working
with a pregnant woman whose baby's intestines are outside the body.  They are
talking to this mom about the importance of breastfeeding/breastmilk for the
baby.  But this mother wants something in writing about why it would be good
for her baby for her to go to the trouble of breastfeeding/providing
breastmilk.
       Of course, we all know the generalities.  But the closest thing I have
been able to find to address this specific issue is a little bit in the
newest Riordan about imperforate anus:  "The normally loose stools of the breastfed
infant lessen the risk of constipation with subsequent breakdown of the
surgical area and local infection."  Although it's not the same condition, I figure
it might be close enough to apply in the eyes of this mother.  I have checked
the latest LLL BAB, WOMANLY ART, and Lawrence & Lawrence, but couldn't find
anything about why breastmilk would be good for this particuar baby with this
particular baby.  My vision problems still limit the amount of online research
I can do.  Do any of you have other information I could share with this
mother?
       Thanks.
       Dee

Dee Kassing, BS, MLS, IBCLC, RLC
Collinsville, Illinois, in central USA

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