In a message dated 2/25/2003 2:57:14 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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> there have been suggestions made in
> academia that there were indeed nursemaids and supplements in during some
> periods in ancient Egypt.

Nikki - good point, I do remember seeing in books some ancient vessels for
supplementing, hopefully it was breastmilk, but could have been otherwise,
...this issue would edge me toward using the word "predominately" to describe
the probable practice Bf.

Guess i'll  try to contact Kathy D to get an answer.

Debbie Tobin
RN BSN IBCLC LCCE
Springfield, Virginia USA
In the Fairfax County suburbs outside the Washington DC beltway
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