In a message dated 7/17/02 9:05:43 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
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> "Dr. Lucas made the following statements about breastfeeding: "We have no
> idea whether sending them home breastfeeding is beneficial or not." "There
> is really no difference in growth between breastfed and bottle fed babies-
> in fact the bottle fed babies may even grow better."
> "Since babies aren't meant to be born too soon, we really don't have a good
> way to feed them, so (get this): if it turns out that human milk meets
> their
> needs it is almost a coincidence.""

Much as we may not like it, every one of these statements is correct, based
on current research.
Nancy

Nancy E. Wight MD, FAAP, IBCLC
Division of Neonatology
Children's Specialists of San Diego
Medical Director, Sharp HealthCare Lactation Services
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women
San Diego, CA

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