In a message dated 4/5/2005 7:00:14 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
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Bottom line was that formula DOES NOT change the gut flora of newborn  
infants, as previously thought. 
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This is incorrect.  There are many (old) studies that show this.  Marsha 
Walker's "Just one bottle" outlines them well.  The one I use all the time is:
 Intestinal flora in breast- and bottle-fed infants. 
Rubaltelli, FF et al. J Perinat Med 1998; 26:186-191 
If there is more recent data, please feed me the reference!

Nancy
Nancy E. Wight MD, IBCLC, FABM, FAAP
Neonatologist, Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Children's Hospital
Medical Director, Sharp HealthCare Lactation Services
San Diego, CA
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