Question:  If this is indeed a function of baby's metabolism, rather than a
change in breastmilk components, then how come the amounts of formula
continue to need to increase over time, while breastmilk needs don't?  We
frequently see artificially fed babies taking 6-8 oz bottles as they get
older!
I'm really curious about where the difference comes from...

Best wishes,
Jeanne Cygnus, IBCLC
Cygnus Lactation Services
Northern IL, USA

 
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Date:    Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:14:28 -0700
From:    Susan Lawrence <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: LACTNET Digest - 18 Jun 2008 - Special issue (#2008-681)

>
> Hi, Vicky


Hartmann and Geddes research of recent years measures volumes of
breastfeedings as averaging 70ml/ feed for age 1month on. (as I recall).
This is per feeding and I don't remember any specific interval between
feedings.
The explanation for why this volume per feed does not increase over time
does not have to do with changing milk components, but rather decreasing
body surface area and changing metabolism.

Susan Lawrence


Subject: Re: volume of breastmilk needed per feeding
>
> Either I'm clueless about using the archives or there is nothing in there
> to answer my question. I have heart that a breastfed baby does't need any
> more than about 4-5 ounces of breastmilk every 3 hours or so even if he is
6
> months old because the components change to suit the baby's age. Does
anyone
> know if this is a fact?
>
> Vicky York, IBCLC, CPD
>

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