Well, it seems Jeffrey received the same e-mail I did, and was going to ask
the question while leaving the source anonymous.  Anyway, since I had a few
clarification-type questions in the post I was going to send, here it is:


We all know smoking while breastfeeding is not a good idea. However, I have
been asked to provide references to show exactly how smoking affects a
breastfed infant, particularly: how much nicotine gets into the baby? (I
thought it wasn't all that much) and what effects does second-hand smoke
have?

If a mother smokes outdoors or away from her baby, is this significantly
better for the baby's health?

I know most of the answers, like increased ear infections, respiratory
diseases, slow weight gain, etc., but I would like citations, preferably
from primary sources if at all possible.  I have all the info LLL puts out
on the topic.

Sue Ann Kendall




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Sue Ann Kendall, mother of two small boys, editor, La Leche League Leader
LLLI World Wide Web Coord.,  LLL of Ill. Dist. Advisor, Champaign, IL USA
East Central Illinois Breastfeeding Promotion Task Force Chair, 1995-6
List Maintainer, La Leche League On Line        ([log in to unmask])
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