Coach Smith here. Morgan and Rachel are RIGHT ON. THANK YOU BOTH! Comparing breastfeeding and formula draws us into the trap of discussing "equivalency," which is a specific strategy used to market artificial feeding products. (it's the "coke or pepsi" argument). Don't go there. Breastfeeding is a biologic process involving two people. We don't discuss the "advantages" of a mother delivering her placenta after birth. Mothers don't have a choice whether or not to lactate after giving birth - their breasts are going to make milk. If she can gestate, she will lactate. I'm enjoying this discussion! Linda J. Smith, BSE, FACCE, IBCLC Bright Future Lactation Resource Centre Ltd. 6540 Cedarview Ct, Dayton OH 45459 USA (937) 937-438-9458 / fax (937) 438-3229 www.BFLRC.com *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html Mail all commands to [log in to unmask] To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or [log in to unmask]) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet or ([log in to unmask]) To reach list owners: [log in to unmask]