I think we can't ignore issues relating to contamination. But I also think the most prudent course is to cont. to support bfg. and to simultaneously work with environmentalists to reduce the pollution in the food chain. Yes, Barbara, I agree, But we must certainly not forget that not breastfeeding will add to the pollution for all the milk tah must be produced by cows, has to be transported and manufactured and packaged ans transported again. The production, transport and waisting effects of infant formula for miljons ans miljons of childrens is a major factor in ruining the environment of others. And, also good to keep in mind: that as human milk is an indicator for pollutionrate, so is amniotic fluid. Warmly greeting, Gonneke ================== Gonneke van Veldhuizen =+= IBCLC, LLLL, MOM =+= primairy school teacher EUROLAC breastfeeding information centre and lactation consultant practice http://www.users.skynet.be/eurolac *********************************************** 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