>Non-breastfeeding increases risk of diabetes, ear >infections, cancer and >much, much more. Or BF reduces risk......it is purely a semantic question and to be blunt I think we are all using energy pointlessly since I would say we are all on the same side! >The immutable fact is that every baby who does >not breastfeed exclusively for a significant period of time >is less healthy As assessed in what way? This is the bit I find unproven...if you can prove it then I will be delighted as it will strengthen my lectures a powerful deal.... Tony ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jay Gordon" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2001 4:41 PM Subject: Not Trolls, Not Lizard Breath > I have followed the thread and have finally decided to post a brief response. > Many people disagree with Tony Knox's attitudes and even dispute his facts. > > I think the real issue is how much more pleasant and helpful the list is when > we are polite to one another. > > Non-breastfeeding increases risk of diabetes, ear infections, cancer and > much, much more. I am also aware of medical publications which dispute or > de-emphasize some of these severe drawbacks. Many of us, myself included, > have spent a lot of time during a lot of years reviewing medical literature > and taking care of patients. We have formed very strong impressions about > the problems with artificial feeding. It is not "poison" but does create > real and potential problems. The immutable fact is that every baby who does > not breastfeed exclusively for a significant period of time is less healthy. > > Jay Gordon, MD, FAAP, IBCLC > > *********************************************** > 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 > *********************************************** 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