Montgomery, D. L. & Splett, P. L. (1997). Economic benefit of breast-feeding
infants enrolled in WIC. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 97
(4), 379-385

It demonstrates savings to WIC and Medicaid, rather than private insurance
companies.  Hope it's helpful.

Barrett Dunn, CLC, "retired" midwife, MPH student
Colorado

-----Original Message-----
From: Paul deDianous [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2000 02:55
Subject: 'cost of not breastfeeding' articles?

Dear fellow Lactnetters:

If anyone knows of any articles that demonstrate how
breastfeeding babies saves health insurance
organizations money, I would greatly appreciate it if
you could please e-mail me with the specific
information.  (I already searched the archives.)
I have one article out of JHL (1997; 93-97), 'The Cost
of Not Breastfeeding: A Commentary' by Janice Riordan.
I also know of Nikki Lee's 'Benefits of Breastfeeding
and Their Economic Impact', but have not yet figured
out how to obtain a copy (I did try looking for Nikki
Lee's e-mail address, but to no avail.)
Are there any other articles out there?
TIA!!

Arleta de Dianous, MSN, CPNP, CLE
Normal, IL

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