How is this for starters: Brain development not completed Human milk contains components to promote AND Brain myelinization Increased development of brain synapses Human Milk higher Anti-Oxidant Activity than infantformula Preterm have Lower Anti-oxidant Capacity Human Milk helps neutralize oxidative stress (Ezaki et al. J Clin Bio Nutr 42;133-137. 2008) Breastmilk Has Sialic acid-containing oligosaccharides Low (20%) in infant formulas Cannot be synthesized by the infant Higher brain ganglioside and glycoprotein sialic acidconcentrations lead to enhanced developmental outcomes (Wang et al. AJ of Clin Nutr.2003;78:1024-1029) Preterm Infants (ELBW) who received the most Human Milkhad an increase of 5 IQ points Those exclusively formula fed had a 5 point DEFICIT (Vohr et al. Pediatrics. 2006: 118;e115-123) SIDS Risk Doubled in late preterm (Walker M, Breastfeeding the LatePreterm Infant in Clinics in Human Lactation 4. Hale Publishing: Amarillo ,Tx; 2009) And breastfeeding can decrease the risk by 50% (Pediatrics.2009; 123 (3):e406-410). For every 10ml/kg per day increase in breastmilkingestion the likelihood of re-admission decreased by 6% (Vohr et al.Pediatrics, 118;e115-123) This article “Risk Ratio for Infant Mortality in LatePreterm vs. Term Infants (J Pediatr 2007;151:450-6)” Shows that these infants are atincreased risk for SIDS, Sepsis, Influenza, NEC and are more likely to die fromthese diseases. Good Luck--also breastfed babies less likely to be abused/neglected. Christine Betzold NP CLC MSN www.theBFclinic.com 714-269-9879 *********************************************** 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