I can't resist commenting on this;

 " Although BM is rich in cholesterol(unlike commercial
formulas, which have almost no cholesterol) even Bm contains insufficient
chol. to supply a growing baby's needs."  Therefore, these children need
supplementary chol.although more research is needed to determine the
benefits and possible risks of chol. supplementation.<

Why not do the obvious and provide baby with buttered nipples to suck on?
Simplest low-tech way I could think of to get in extra calories/cholesterol
with no risk to lactation. In the allergic family, ghee/clarified butter
(heated, all whey drained off) preferable to plain; or other sources of
cholesterol might be used. Nipple dermatitis in mother suggests dairy
sensitivity of possibly serious proportions, as usually butter fat can be
tolerated in small quantities sans reaction.

There's always a low-tech answer if people use thier brains. BTW, I've
mentioned before the Indian supplent of coconut oil and sugar for preterms,
from a spoon..

Maureen

Maureen Minchin, IBCLC
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