A couple of months ago there was a discussion in which it was discussed how
breastfeeding might be analysed using shear/compression/suction and
mathematical calculations. Well I came across the following citation of a
paper (hidden away in the depths of my filing cabinet) and I thought some
might be interested. I haven't seen the paper myself but I plan on hunting
it out. Ever heard a baby's mouth and contents therein described as an oral
aparatus? :>

Kron, R. E., Litt, M. (1971). Fluid mechanics of nutritive sucking
behaviour: the sucking infant's oral apparatus analysed as a hydraulic
pump. Medical and Biological Engineering 9:45-60.

Karleen Gribble
Australia

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