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Magda Sachs <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 10 Nov 2001 19:50:38 -0000
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>So while I do think it's important for mothers to know that breastfeeding
>(or breastmilk feeding) can continue despite separation, I think it is
>valuable to recognize that it may be a risk factor for early weaning.

And now that we have the WHA resolution of this May and, Becky reports, it
is adopted by the AAP (remains to be seen what in the UK) -- shouldn't we be
telling women about the risks of practices which might impinge on exclusive
breastfeeding for 6 months?

Magda Sachs
Breastfeeding Supporter, BfN, UK

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