Aren't there multiple studies showing the breastfeeding DECREASES the risk 
of asthma and allergies?  Wouldn't this study possibly be a fluke?

Sincerely,

At 06:46 PM 9/19/2002 -0600, you wrote:
>Reuters is carrying this story. :-(
>
>
> > Breastfeeding May Increase Risk of Asthma- Doctors
> >
> >
> > ‹ LONDON (Reuters) - Breastfeeding is the best nutrition for babies and 
> helps
> > to reduce the risk of childhood infections, but scientists said on 
> Friday it
> > might actually increase the risk of asthma and allergies.
> >
>
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Andrea E. Duval
Co-Founder & Webmaster
Moms 4 Moms Milk
http://www.moms4momsmilk.org

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