>In a message dated 2/20/0 3:36:56 PM, Fran B writes:
>
><< What is the percentage or statistic of mothers who cannot produce an
>adequate
>milk supply, despite all  commonly used successful stategies, and in the
>absence of breast disease or surgical procedures [augmentation/reduction]? >>
>
>at a recent conference, Marianne Neifert discussed that some previous
>research indicated that 5% of women have primary insufficient lactation, but
>it may be closer to 4%. this figure did include breast dx/surgery, various
>serious illness/disorders/stressors.
>
>Debbie
>

But how do we define 'inadequate milk supply'?

Presumably we would look for something like adequate growth and development
in the baby.

Standards for adequate growth are hotly controversial, and
culturally-affected.

For example,  I have heard it said on Lactnet that adequate growth in a new
baby is 1 ounce a day.  This is not the standard in the UK.  Don't kow
about other countries.

Also, when do you decide a supply is 'inadequate' for ever? Many mothers
may have an inadequate supply - however we define it - and then retrieve
it, given enough time and support.



Heather Welford Neil
NCT bfc Newcastle upon Tyne UK

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