The Harvard Nurse's study is seriously lawed b/c it did not look at the
following (1) ABM supplements; (2) early intro of food  which was very
common in past decades; (3) scheduling of feeds and (4) the length of
time the nurses breastfed. (This is from memory so it's possible I"m
wrong on #4).  Also, the study did not rule out breastfeeding as a
protective factor--it said more research was needed. Yet, this study has
been used to conclude that BF does not offer a protective effect.  Our
local hospital sent out a mailing that is was "a myth" that BF gave
protective effect.  I wrote a long response.
Melissa Vance, JD, LLL

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