> Might this study actually reflect poorer MER in smokers? Lower fat > content means that the breasts were not adequately emptied.... > Yes indeed this is very likely to be the case. As you see I didn't delve into the reason/s behind the fat content being lower in the smoking group just that it was lower - therefore, the nutritional value of the breastmilk altered in some way. Marcia Annandale, LLLL, IBCLC Christchurch, New Zealand *********************************************** 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(R) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html