Hello wise ones,

I have always thought that fat content of human milk was dependent on
frequency of nursing (more frequent nursing/emptier breast = higher fat
milk, Kellymom cites Daly 1993).  Then I found an abstract of a 2006
Pediatrics study (
http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/117/3/e387) that
found that nursing frequency didn't affect fat content.  Can anyone shed
light on this issue?  I sometimes talk to moms who are concerned about their
baby getting the rich, fatty milk.  I do try to reassure them that the
"watery stuff" is essential for growth too, but I do often mention the
frequency factor.   I just want to make sure that I'm passing on accurate
information!

Thanks,

Jessica Claire
LLL leader in Los Angeles

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