Some of you may be interested in reading this article from UQ News about a recently complete PhD thesis which looks at the effects of certain factors on child abuse and lack of bonding. These factors include breastfeeding and oxytocin. UQ News is a magazine published by the University of Queensland. http://www.uq.edu.au/news/index.html?article=20258 Dr Virginia Thorley, OAM, PhD, IBCLC, FILCA Brisbane, Qld, Australia E: [log in to unmask] *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome