Neonatal units all over this country are routinely mixing formula into breast milk as a fortifier.  This is due to some research which says that preterm baby's growth is restricted when not fortified with more protein.  My question is:  does anyone know the long-term implications of this?  Are babies fed only human milk at a disadvantage later on in life in performance of human activities?  And this begs the question:  what is the measure of a successful human being in our society?  The number of BMW's, the number of degrees, number of marriages, children, friends, nervous breakdowns, use of anti-depressants, high blood pressure, number of people at your funeral?  I guess I'm getting old and tired.  But Steven Covey says: Begin with the end in mind.  What is the end we are seeking when we birth a baby, choose the method of parenting or feeding?  I am not a new-ager or an atheist, I am very conservative.  But how do we value human life and how does that affect all of our decisions?  I think that it is so important to try to convey to my clients that being a mother is the most important role they will ever have and that breastfeeding is one of the foundation blocks - but not the only one.  

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From: Lactation Information and Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Pat Young
Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 10:05 PM
Subject: Re: mixing formula in the hospital

Since powder is not sterile it is not recommended for babies under 1 month of age.  Be sure and let the hospital legal team know about this improper pharm suggestion :-(  Pat in SNJ 

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