In a message dated 96-11-18 11:27:01 EST, you write:

<<  The
 study looked at only 22 lactating mothers, 11 teens and 11 adults.
 Researchers said it's unclear whether teens aren't biologically capable
 of producing enough milk or if other factors, such as nurtrition, are
 involoved. The study also found that teen mothers tend to spend a
 shorter amount of time nursing, nursed less often and quit nursing
 sooner than adult mothers." >>

First, I don't think a sample of 22 is worth a whole lot of excitement.
 Secondly, there's a huge difference between a 13 yr. old & a 17 yr old and
they don't say the ages of their studied population.

My own experience with teens is that their *biggest* obstacle tends to be the
medical profession.  While adult mothers have to deal with those issues also,
they have maturity and skills to help them to dialogue with HCPs much more so
than do teens.  Additionally, most teen moms have more to deal with (school,
possible job as well, social issues) than I think I would be capable of
handling.  They seldom get the nurturing support needed to fulfill all of
these obligations.

Just my .02

Nancy