In a message dated 9/11/02 11:26:45 AM, [log in to unmask] writes: << but how does one deal with the following conflicting pieces of information: 1) breastfed babies stool (at least early on) very frequently because breastmilk acts as a laxative and stimulates peristalsis AND 2) breastfed babies (usually older) stool with less frequency because with breastmilk there's less waste. >> Exactly! Are we seeing what we want to see--interpreting as it suits us? What is going on here? Jennifer Tow, IBCLC, CT, USA *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] 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