What a wonderful idea! The least I can do to support you, is a quick search through medical articles. This is what I found: This review summarizes the clinical and experimental efficacy of the manipulation of microflora by the use of antibiotics, probiotics, and prebiotics in IBD. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=15777254&query_hl=7&itool=pubmed_docsum The following article is about the efficacy of a transforming growth factor beta 2 containing nutritional support formula. TGF B2 is also present in human milk! http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=15190046&query_hl=7&itool=pubmed_docsum Oligosaccharides isolated from goat milk reduce intestinal inflammation: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=16375993&query_hl=7&itool=pubmed_docsum This article is about milk whey cultures. The prebiotic properties accelerate the healing of induced colitis in rats. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=16314691&query_hl=7&itool=pubmed_docsum The following article seems very interesting. Unfortunately, no summary is available. Perhaps you could order it in a medical library? If this is a problem, I can try it at my work. Let me know. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=11065088&query_hl=14&itool=pubmed_docsum Insulin-like growth factor appears to be very benificial for the facilitation of repair processes in gastrointestinal disorders including radiation enteritis, chemotherapy-induced mucositis and inflammatory bowel disease. Guess what: it is available in human milk! http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=12840162&query_hl=7&itool=pubmed_docsum Good luck with relactating! Please let me know if all goes well with your son and you! *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(R) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html