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Janice Reynolds <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:19:04 -0600
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The product "milkscreen" (test strips moms can use to detect the presence of
alcohol in breastmilk after the mom has had a drink) has been discussed here
before.  The company seems to be very active in marketing, and has been very
effective in getting free advertising by getting articles written up about
it.  It frequently pops up on my Google News Alert for "breast milk"

 

Anyhow, a quote from this article, verifies our fears that use of this
product will lead to substitution from breastfeeding.

 

"The answer for Andra was a new test called Milkscreen.  It's a quick, two
minute test.  The mother saturates a test strip with breastmilk, and then
waits two minutes.  A color change on the reactive strip means the test
detects alcohol.  That lets the mom know to give her baby formula."

 

(see link for full article:

http://www.kimt.com/medical/6734916.html)

 

Janice Reynolds


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