"But the thread started with the idea that formula may be a better choice
than pasteurized human milk, and it is just that idea that I have trouble
understanding."

Exactly!  Maybe Sarah will explain her reasoning in a bit more depth...?
Sorry if I missed a previous explanation, or if the following basic
information has already been mentioned. Human milk and formula are
completely different. They are composed of different carbs, different fats
and different proteins. And human milk has dozens of components that are
absent in formula. There has been research proving that frozen and/or
pasteurized human milk loses some nutritive/immune value, but that same
research also shows that most nutrients, immune components, etc remain
unchanged. From the available evidence and from common sense, it's apparent
that frozen and/or pasteurized human milk is still vastly different than
formula. Again, I'd love for Sarah to explain her position further - why do
you question whether frozen/pasteurized human milk would be more normal and
healthy for babes than formula?

Debbie Farb, RN, BSN, MPH, IBCLC

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