In a message dated 9/29/01 9:12:13 AM, [log in to unmask] writes:

<< Question...  If mothers in your circle of influence decide on their own to

nurse each others babies or share frozen breastmilk, do you; ignore it and

pretend you don't know, provide cautions and safety information, uncork with

dire warnings and scare tactics, or give cheerful enthusiastic support? >>

"Circle of influence?" (I just hope my kids are in that circle! ) I think
that most women who donate milk directly to other mothers, who are in turn
accepting or requesting it directly, are making a conscious decision. This
has certainly been my experience. I have also suggested donating expressed
milk or a breast among sisters who have happily shared. But strangers? I do
think there is cause for caution here. But, of course, there is cause for
outright alarm when corporations get their arrogant, deceptive "scientists"
and marketing people into the mix.
Jennifer Tow, IBCLC, CT, USA

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