Good one Jennifer. That's what I've been saying for years. "Evidence based
medicine", good in theory, is in fact, only for putting down the opposition.
"When I don't agree with someone, I demand evidence based medicine, and send
them scurrying to the library, where they won't bother me for a while.  But
when I want to do or say anything, my experience or my intuition are
enough".

Well, saying that the immunity of breastfeeding lasts only a couple of
months is pure nonsense.  There is lots of good scientific evidence to show
that the immunity is there as long as the baby breastfeeds, and even after.
Not only passive immunity, but the breastmilk promotes more rapid maturation
of the immune system in the baby.  Any immunologist will tell you this, it's
basic and well accepted.

Those of you who have seen this article should respond, and respond
vigorously.

Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC

             ***********************************************
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