I respectfully disagree with you Pam.  I believe your population of low birth
weight babies is very different from that is the USA (ie growth retarded vs.
true premies).  In real estate the key is location; in NICU nutrition the key
is protein. The research is clear: added protein improves growth - added
calories doesn't.  I would love to have a source of powdered human protein to
give to my patients -I am waiting for Prolacta (or someone else) to provide
it at a reasonable price.  Would I want enough protein for my child's brain
during an intense period of growth, even if it came from non-human sources -
yes.
Nancy

Nancy E. Wight MD, FAAP, IBCLC
Neonatologist, Children's Hospital, and Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women
Medical Director, Lactation Services, Sharp HealthCare
San Diego, CA, USA
Office: 858-541-4180
Fax: 858-541-4135
Pager: 858-493-0198
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