Regarding herbs to increase or maintain milk in pregnancy: an interesting new study to read is in Pediatrics, Vol. 109 No.4, April 2002 entitled "Postpartum Consequences of an Overlap of Breastfeeding and Pregnancy: Reduced Breast Milk Intake and Growth During Early Infancy. I'll quote the conclusion, but it's really the kind of thing one ought to read in entirety, because I don't think they were trying to make absolute statements about shoulds and shouldn'ts...that said, it brings up a can of worms! "Conclusions. A lactation-pregnancy overlap had a negative effect on early infant outcomes. Additional studies are needed to determine whether the effect continues past 1 month of age." Again, I am not trying to argue against an overlap, but I think this is interesting and worth discussion. When I read it, it broght to mind vaguely some comments Katherine Dettwyler has made in the past regarding other cultures and weaning, pregnancy, etc. I can't remember the exact words so I'll let her comment if she so chooses! Amy Kwilinski, LLL Leader, sitting for the exam in July Arvada, CO *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html