One of our Neo's just order the use of 1/2 str. BM for oneof our premies.= I need more info about this,is this something that is done or was done? ************************************************************** There is no evidence that ½ str. breastmilk will be tolerated any more than full-strength. The M.D. is comparing breastmilk to formula. Half-str formula is sometimes used, but not BREASTMILK!!! It is like giving someone ½ str blood to see if they tolerate it!!! Diluting the breastmilk will dilute the benefits the milk can provide. Why do that??? The baby can be started on very small feedings, but they should be full strength. Ginger Carney, RD, LDN, IBCLC Clinical Nutriiton Mgr./Lactation Consultant Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center Memphis, TN [log in to unmask] *********************************************** 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