From Journal of Pediatrics, July 1995:
>Breastfeeding and Inguinal Hernia.  "Breastfeeding may represent a
>protective factor against inguinal hernia."  The hypothesis is that it may
>be due to hormones in breast milk.  Another benefit to add to the list!
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>Terry Lynn Dise, MD
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Could you elaborate a little on this, or tell me how I can get a copy of this
article?  My son had an inguinal hernia which required an operation when he
was about 4.5 mos. old, but I was under the assumption that this was a
birth-defect of sorts.  Where do hormones factor in?

~Angie~
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