That's the sort of analogy I use whenever someone questions the benefit of
extended nursing. We take all kinds of medicines and vitamins that are
pill-size and noone questions that anything so small can work to cure an
illness or keep us healthy. The same reasoning should be applied for any
amount of breastmilk.

Pat W

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From: Lactation Information and Discussion
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Arly Helm
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 1:20 AM
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Subject: Small amounts of BrM


One baby aspirin a day can significantly decrease a 200-pound man's
risk of heart attack, if he's in that risk group.
One baby aspirin has one active ingredient.  Imagine a drop of milk the
same size as a baby aspirin.  This tiny puddle has over 200 bioactive
ingredients.  I imagine there would be a beneficial effect on one tiny
baby who received it every day.

Any amount of breastmilk is a benefit.  A small amount is not as
powerful as a large amount, but it has power nonetheless.

Arly Helm, MS, IBCLC

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