In a message dated 9/12/02 9:38:03 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
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<<
 June, I used to think this too, but lactose is actually constant throughout
 the feed at 7.0 g/dl.
 Whereas *fat* content is variable. Lower at start of feed, and in the
 morning feeds, higher in an 'empty' breast etc.
 It is the higher fat content of hindmilk that slows gut transit time,
 allowing time for more thorough digestion of the lactose, as I understand
 it.
 Just clarifying things.....
 cheers
 Karen Clements IBCLC
 Melb Aust
  >>
Ah, well you learn something everyday :) At least it seems like that doesn't
change the management of the problem, even though the reason it works is
different!
June Eastman, IBCLC

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