>The sad truth is that we currently have no clue about how much transmission takes place during early breastfeeding, if any at all.<snip> And this uncertainty forms the basis of the recommendation for "early cessation" of breastfeeding even for those who have escaped the net at birth.< Absolutely, I hear you Pamela. I am almost tempted to embroider this on a large banner to hang in my house -- lord knows, the way things are going, even if I go at my usual rate of slooooow stitchery, this will still be the case when I finish. Magda Sachs Breastfeeding Supporter, BfN, UK --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.449 / Virus Database: 251 - Release Date: 27/01/2003 *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] 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