In a message dated 5/6/01 11:54:36 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
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> Women who breastfed less than 10 times a day had a
> lower risk, possibly because this results in less nipple trauma. This
> finding suggests nursing mothers may reduce their risk of developing a
> mastitis if they limit the number of times they breastfeed to no more than
>

I think that they came to the wrong conclusion. A baby whose latch is poor
causes sore nipples (not the frequency of feeds), results in less efficient
milk flow, results in more frequent feeds. Sore nipples and incomplete
emptying of the breasts predispose one to mastitis. I think they should
report the facts and stop guessing at the conclusions.
They also stated an association with mastitis: "These factors included
washing nipples before or after feeding, and not wearing a nursing bra."
They should also use more reliable sources for their information. Maybe they
should have a researcher who knows something about breastfeeding. Will this
really appear in a reputable, peer-reviewed journal?

Laura Hart
Winter Park, FL

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