In response to Nikki's post re: formula fortification as found in Dr.
Joseph Mercola's website.  A little clarification is in order here.  I came
away with a completely different view than Nikki after reading his
information, but it's probably because I know him.  Dr. Mercola lives and
practices in the NW suburbs of Chicago, IL and is highly respected in both
mainstream and alternative local medical circles.  Several respected LC's
who also live and practice in the area are patients of his as well as their
families.  He is extremely supportive of breastfeeding and holistic
health.  As an example (I have permission to post), a very dear longtime
friend and colleague of mine lost her husband to stomach cancer 1 year ago
3 months after diagnosis.  His last weeks were eased when he could no
longer tolerate solid foods by drinking human milk provided by a mutual
friend (and LC) who was still nursing her last baby.  Dr. Mercola (his
physician) enthusiastically supported the idea as did his practice
partners.  I was actually glad to see the information on fortifying
commercial infant formulas on his website.  We all know that it will
probably take at least another generation for formula to "go away" and
until that happens, at least mothers who are formula feeding for whatever
reason have the option to make formula "better" for their babies.
Dr. Mercola enjoys great success in helping people find better health thru
diet.  I don't fault him for attempting to better the health of babies who
are not being fed mother's milk.

Pam Hirsch, RN,BSN,CLC
Clinical Lead, Lactation Services
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
Barrington, IL  USA

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