Here we go again!  Breastmilk is NOT deficient in Vitamin D.  It is our 
lifestyle and climatic conditions that cause Vitamin D "deficiencies" in 
many people.  Cow milk and its derivitaves are short in Vitamin D  That is 
why it is added (along with lots of other "stuff" in trying to make it less 
unlike human milk).  Therefore, I would suggest we word statements something 
like:

Today, many of us (babies included) do not get enough Vitamin D.  To be 
safe, it is frequently recommended that a suppolement be given to make up 
for this shortage.   For babies fed artificial baby milk, it is added in the 
manufacturing process.  Breastfed babies may be given a vitamin supplement.

Of course there are also issues such as: Can we get enough with sunlight 
exposure?  Can we get enough to baby by supplementing mom?  and others. 
However, at this point in time, it isn't easy to shake the "we all need more 
vitamin D" view, so let's at least try to get the recommendations worded 
more accurately and in ways that don't come across as implying that the 
problem lies in the breastmilk.

Winnie 

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