A common question that I get from moms is "What are the risks of giving the 
baby one bottle of formula at night, so that I can sleep?"

I would like to help them make an informed and evidence based choice.What I 
am looking for is one article or publication that summarizes the risks of ONE 
bottle of formula a day, in the developed world, with a clean water supply. In 
what way might it compromise the protective component of breast milk 
against autoimmune disorders? What are the risks of contamination of formula 
with toxins like melamine? How does the introduction of formula influence the 
development of proper gut flora, to what extent would it increase the risk of  
SIDS or obesity or diabetes etc etc???  Does this list exist somewhere? In the 
absence of such a list, I would like to compile one, so any articles that you all 
know of on the topic would be appreciated.

I am NOT looking for evidence about maternal supply and possible dips or risks 
of plugged ducts, mastitis etc. In other words, I want a research based 
discussion of the risks of the introduction of one bottle of formula to the baby, 
aside from the effect that it has on the mother and the impact that disrupting 
maternal supply might have on the baby.

Thanks,
Kathy Lilleskov RN IBCLC

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