Artificial feeding is a risk factor in developing multiple sclerosis. Any mom with MS who thinks about artificial feeding should be warned about the connection. The citation is Pisacane A, Impagliazzo N, Russo M et al. Breastfeeding and multiple sclerosis. British Medical Journal 1994; 308: 1411-1412. Linda Smith, Dayton OH private practice My web site http://www.bflrc.com/bflrc.htm has more references.