I suggest looking for information on the role of colostrum in coating the gut to prevent infection, providing immunity, etc. there are many important roles that colostrum plays in the newborn body. 

Tania Archbold IBCLC
www.mothersnectar.ca



On 2012-01-27, at 13:22, Lisa Paul <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> I was wondering if anyone can point me to an evidence-based article about the benefits of short term (ie 3 days) breastfeeding.  
> 
> Secondly, is there any research or reasons to *not* promote short term breastfeeding?  
> 
> All the articles I found assumed that a mom will continue BF and wants to BF longer than 3 days. 
> 
> Thank you for your help!
> Lisa Paul
> Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
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