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Janet Simpson <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 11 Jan 1999 09:16:58 -0800
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Hi All,
Nikki wrote :

>> This bothers me because how could a breastfed baby be at greater risk of a
serious illness than an artificially fed baby? Something is wrong here. Maybe
it has to do with drugs used in labor that interfere with the baby liver? Any
other thoughts? Warmly, Nikki Lee>>

That is a very interesting hypothesis!  If BF babies were at such risk for
serious complications from lack of Vit K, how did our species survive when
breastmilk was the ONLY food for an infant?  Luck?  I also wonder if the way
our society now lives in general, (pollution, chemicals, etc) is part of the
problem?  I wonder if there is any way to do some type of research study
with moms who recieve drugs in labor and those who do not and then test the
babies for their Vit K levels directly after birth  and then several days
later.  Is it possible determine if a baby definitely needs Vit K. with a
blood test or something?

Jay
Jay Simpson, CLE
Sacramento (State Capital), California, West Coast, USA
"No Miracles performed here, just a lot of love and hard work."

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