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Date: | Sat, 8 Feb 1997 10:36:09 -0500 |
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Here we go again. No one has the right to tell a mother she MUST stop
breastfeeding, unless there is *unequivocal* evidence that nursing
would be very dangerous for the child. These instances are extremely,
underline extremely rare. It certainly does not fit this mother's
situation. Even if the baby had a mouth full of cavities, he could
advise her, but not order her. Breastfeeding is more important than a
few cavities, for crying out loud.
It has been estimated that babies nursing during the second year of
life get about 30% of their calories from breastfeeding. This
obviously varies from child to child. Please don't ask for a
reference, I don't remember, though I think it comes from a UNICEF
publication. Even if breastfeeding is a habit and of no nutritional
value, the psychologic value is important.
Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC
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