In einer eMail vom 29-5-02 19:50:56 West-Europa (zomertijd) schreibt
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> 2. Obviously at a fire we breath in who knows what kind of fumes. On the
> ambulance we are exposed to a large variety of different illnesses. How can
> I be sure these things wouldn't harm my baby if breastfeeding? I know the
> benefits of breastfeeding; but I've yet to see an article that addresses
> these hazards.
>

Every mother, regardless of her choice of feeding method should be cautious
about catching whatever disease herself. She could be dangerously ill herself
and so increase the risk for her child to become motherlees or she can give
any infection she catches on to hert child with kissing or whatever.

Warmly greeting,

Gonneke
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Gonneke van Veldhuizen  =+=  IBCLC, LLLL, MOM  =+=  primairy school teacher

EUROLAC
breastfeeding information centre and lactation consultant practice
http://www.users.skynet.be/eurolac

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