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Jan Barger wrote:
"... Susan Carlson ... indicated that the average caloric value of human
milk was around 20 kcal/ounce at 2 weeks, and averaged 26 kcal/ounce at 4
months."
So Jan, does the milk contain more fat at 4 months? That would be the
simplest explanation of a higher calorie content. The baby is stronger, the
milk ejection reflex is well-conditioned to the baby's suckling, so the
breast is better drained at four months? This is plausible, but do we have
any proof?
I don't mind showing my age. I just passed the IBLCE exam for the third
time, and it feels pretty good!
Chris
Chris Mulford, RN, IBCLC
LLL Leader Reserve
working for WIC in South Jersey (Eastern USA)
Co-coordinator, Women & Work Task Force, WABA
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