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Re: Breastfeeding after liver transplant
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Ros Escott <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 31 May 1997 21:17:21 +0000
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Jack wrote:
<<< There is no rationale either for not encouraging breastfeeding after
liver transplant.  The antibodies and the other host factors in the milk
will do the baby nothing but good.  ..... Where are the studies that prove
the baby cannot be breastfed?>>>

Did I read of a study which showed there was less transplant
rejection where the donor and recipient have a relationship through
breastfeeding? This breastfed baby may do particularly well.  Can
anyone confirm this?

Ros Escott BAppSc IBCLC
Tasmania Australia

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