Fran wrote >>Can you mention the major conditions [certainly not all 60, but
the biggies] aside from HIV, where mothers are told not to breast feed.<<
You may find the information contained in Ruth Lawrence, M.D.'s publication,
"A Review of the Medical Benefits and Contraindications to Breastfeeding in
the United States" (Maternal and Child Health Technical Information
Bulletin) published by the National Center for Education in Maternal and
Child Health helpful. You can find it online at:
http://www.nmchc.org/html/FullText.htm
Sara Dodder Furr, MA, LLL Leader
Lincoln, Nebraska
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