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i also believe that infact canada has some updated numbers
http://www.infactcanada.ca/mall/other.asp
i couldn't find the date [when i looked quickly]

patricia

In the Beginning Lactation Services
Patricia Roppel-Keeling, IBCLC, RLC, CBED, ECE.C
Protecting, promoting, and encouraging healthy beginnings
for mother & babe through breastfeeding
[519] 372 - 1330 or [519] 377 - 9725
----- Original Message ----- 

>> I am documenting the cost savings of breastfeeding for a report.  I  
>> have
>> heard that a family can save about $1000.00 a year by breastfeeding.
>> Does anyone have a source I can use for documenting how much a family
>> can save in the 1st year?
> 
> In terms of cost savings in US dollars, see the analysis at the  
> Kellymom web site at http://www.kellymom.com/bf/start/prepare/ 
> bfcostbenefits.html
> 
> "Financial Costs of Not Breastfeeding, or Cost Benefits of  
> Breastfeeding."
> However, it says "page last modified 11/30/2005."

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