Thank you for posting that radio program Virginia. 
You asked if we knew of mothers switching to formula for these reasons. I'm not aware of anything like that here, though it wouldn't surprise me. I am noticing that most babies I'm coming in contact with are being directly supplemented with probiotics (usually biogia) without much reasoning. I find these moms bring complaints of gas pains in baby and I wonder if the probiotics aren't causing this. If the moms are concerned about babies probiotic load I advise them to supplement themselves and pass it on in the breastmilk. I have heard of wiping poop on babies face but I haven't spoken to moms about that. 
I would love to see more research on the use of these supplements in breastfed infants. 
Lee-Ann Grenier. 

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