>Now we are supplementing with formula at
>16-20 ounces in 24 hours. Needless to say, the mother is most discouraged.
>Anyway, the peds (and myself) are interested to know if there is anywhere
>in the Maryland area where we could send milk off to get an analysis done,
>(in particular, a fat analysis).  Would a regular lab be able to deal with
>this?  Thanks for any help.
Don't check the milk...check that baby for hidden infections (
ex.urinary), heart problems or anything else that would cause the baby to
expend calories and not gain wt.  I doubt it has to do with the quality
of the moms breastmilk.

Warmly, Ilene Fabisch, Brockton, MA
"Each day is a blank canvas waiting for our unique brushstrokes to create
a masterpiece."

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