In a message dated 5/4/2005 2:25:12 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
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This is why they use fortifiers for these babies.  They can only
take a limited amount of fluid and they need more calories than what is
usual for that amount of milk.  Lacto-engineering accomplishes at least =
the
additional calories without using formula company fortifiers.
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Fortifiers are used in premies primarily to increase protein, calcium and 
phosphorus.  Increasing calories is way down the list in terms of appropriate 
growth.

Nancy
Nancy E. Wight MD, IBCLC, FABM, FAAP
Neonatologist, Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Children's Hospital
Medical Director, Sharp HealthCare Lactation Services
San Diego, CA
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