Yes, breastmilk is parve.  The prohibition of mixing meat and dairy products 
is based on the Biblical directive: thou shalt not cook a calf in its 
mothers milk. Breastmilk can be given to a child who has eaten meat without 
the usual time limits that apply to dairy products.
Wendy Blumfield
Israel Childbirth Education Centre
NCT ANT Tutor/BFC


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ellen Kadden" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2008 8:45 PM
Subject: religious question


>A question came up today regarding followers of
> Orthodox Judaism and whether breastmilk could be used
> with a meat meal for a young baby/child.  I think I
> remember that breastmilk is parve.  Does anyone know
> if that is correct?  I will be quizzed on the answer.
> Thanks to anyone who knows the answer.
> Ellen Kadden MA, IBCLC, LLLL, mom to three wonderful
> grown up children
>
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