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Reginald X Rapoza <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 15 Mar 1997 06:30:24 -0600
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Hi,
I don't have any studies to quote on this particualr subject, just some
personal experience.  Two of my three children just had a similar
stomach flu about a month ago, as well as my sister-in-law.  They were
all sick with diarrhea and vomiting for 5 t- 15 days.  My toddler has
weaned (sadly), but through the whole episode I wished she were still
nursing.  Breastmilk is so digestible that even if baby (or toddler) is
vomiting with diarrhea, some nutrition gets through to nourish her.  I
have experience with nursing through many illnesses, and I know many
Moms with similar experiences.  Though the illness usually persisted,
nursing was comforting, and probably beneficial nutritionally and
immunologically.

Sincerely,
Sharon A. Rapoza, RN, BSN, IBCLC
LLL Leader
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/8728

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