Patricia:  Thanks for posting about the bf in the news.  I am curious as to
how old this pediatrician was that was saying there is no difference in
illness.  The reason I ask is that we have a local pediatrician--fresh out
of residency who appears to be saying the same thing.  I was shocked the
first time a mom told me about this doc and discounted it as a one time
thing.  Now I've had the opportunity to hear it from other moms and also to
see her in action (but of course she SAYS she is pro-breastfeeding).  I'm
astounded and dismayed that there are docs still graduating from med school
and going through Peds residencies that are still somehow getting the wrong
message (and then perpetuating it).  Have others had other "new" docs saying
the same thing?  Just curious.
TIA,
Chris
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