Denise Fisher wrote:
> Linda asks about whether we know if a newborn who doesn't receive adequate
> breastmilk in the first 2 weeks or so of life will suffer brain damage.
> Maybe we don't know for sure - but I would put my money on it not causing
a
> problem in so short a time.  However, getting back to what we do know:
and
> that is that artificial formula definitely will cause brain damage - and
> that has been very well researched and documented.  A loss of 8 - 10 IQ
> points and decreased vision and speech development to me is pretty serious
> brain damage.

     Beautifully put, Denise.
                   Virginia
                    in sunny Brisbane

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