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Subject:
calories used by breastfeeding baby
From:
"Kathleen Bodden, RN, BScN, IBCLC" <[log in to unmask]>
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Lactation Information and Discussion <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Thu, 10 Dec 1998 08:52:15 EST
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In response to the post "ranting in the NICU", my understanding is that it
requires fewer calories to digest breastmilk compared to formula.  Breastfed
babies caloric intake is lower than formula fed babies and yet they do all the
appropriate growing and weight gain.   Kathy Bodden,

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