The latest one, published in the dentist's own literature, is: Erickson, PR & Mazhari, E. (1999). Investigation of the role of human breast milk in caries development. Pediatr Dent 21(2) 86-90. >Hello All, >I just spoke with a pregnant mom who nursed her 1st child for >2 years. >This boy has had LOTS of problems with dental caries, and her dentist has >told her that her boy's problems were probably related to his being >breastfed for such a long time,and especially at night. The dentist is >already suggesting to this mom that she limit breastfeeding with her new >baby in order to avoid a similar scenario. Now, I know there are >references out there in the literature that will refute this. Does any of >you have this stuff where you can easily put your hands on it? Please email >me privately as well as posting to the list. >TIA >Martha Johnson RN IBCLC >Eugene, OR > -- -- Marie Biancuzzo Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist [log in to unmask] Resources to simplify breastfeeding management are available at http://www.wmc-worldwide.com *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html