I just wanted to let those people know, who have recently expressed interest in studies on the protective affects of breastfeeding against breast cancer that I have come across (but not yet read) a paper which may be of interest to you: Bernier MO, Plu-Bureau G, et al. 2000. Breastfeeding and risk of breast cancer: a meta analysis of published studies. Human Reproductive Update. 6(4): 374-368. Cathy Fetherston CM MSc IBCLC Perth, Western Australia > *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] 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