Yes, this is true but it is also very commonly believed that a mothers milk 
will dry up in response to stress or if food has been restricted. Both these 
circumstances are common in emergencies and while some women continue to 
breastfeed throughout, many do not...the consequences are serious.
Karleen Gribble
Australia
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From: "Arly" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 12:47 AM
Subject: malnutrition and stress


> First, I want to underscore Nikki Lee's important point:  women have 
> breastfed successfully throughout millenia of stress of all kinds.
>
> Second, malnutrition and stress can occur together, but are two separate 
> variables. 

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