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>Date:    Sun, 28 Jul 1996 11:20:00 -0000
>From:    Marie Schulte <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Osteoporosis
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>I didn't get a lot of response about my question regarding osteoporosis
>while breastfeeding. Do any of you busy people know anything about how
>significant the bone loss from breastfeeding might be? Would weaning a 9
>week old make much difference in lessening the problems of osteoporosis?
>Any information would be much appreciated.
>
>Marie Schulte LLLL

I do not have any references at home but will look at work as I know I
have seen something in the last little while about this. Actually that
reference said that breastfeeding protected women against osteoporosis
and so it might help her to continue to breastfeed.



Karen Cunningham MD, CCFP
London
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