In a message dated 01/22/2001 1:17:15 PM Central Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << 17. Can I supplement breastfeedings with formula to delay frequent feedings? ANSWER: When you start giving formula to a breastfed baby, you actually disturb the normal mechanism for regulating your milk supply. This means that you have to take the responsibility of seeing that your breasts get adequate stimulation and regular emptying so that your supply does not drop if you do not want it to. If the baby is nursing well, then the mother can safely add formula as long as she empties her breasts often enough to maintain her milk production. >> This is so weird as to be almost unbelievable.... a mom who is willing to pump her breasts to maintain her supply but not give the milk to the baby, and give AIM instead? This is one strange time we live in... Judy LeVan Fram, Brooklyn, NY *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html