>     One might also mention that the CEOs of the HMOs and insurance companies
>would probably rake in another million or so a year if babies were breastfeed
>according to AAP policy, and the companies weren't paying out so much to take
>care of diseases in mothers, babies and children.

I have always thought that it would behoove insurance companies to offer
cheaper rates to people who bf. Like they give discounts for safe drivers
or non-smokers.
  Naomi Bar-Yam

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