As a neonatologist who appreciates the benefits of BM, and the relative risks of artificial milks vs IV D10W, I recommend IVs every time. I know a lot more about the complications of IV fluids (minimal) than I do about the long term implications of ABM. I would want MY child to get the IV. Colostrum mixed with D10W po seems like a good compromise, and is use in many hospitals. It is not associated with the severe highs and lows of blood sugar, unless you force feed 90 mls of it! Nancy Wight MD, FAAP, IBCLC *********************************************** 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