:-) Sorting through my partially (very partially) organized filing system, I found the article I vaguely remembered when posting last week: Evans K, Evans R, Simmer K. < Effect of the method of breastfeediong on breast engorgement, mastitis and infantile colic. Acta Paedeatr 1995; 84:849-52 Abstract This exploratory study compared the effect of two methods of breastfeeding on breast engorgement, mastitis, infantile colic and duration of breastfeeding. An opportunity sample of subjects was assigned either to the experimental group (prolonged emptying of one breast at each feed (n=150) or to the control group (both breasts equally drained at each feed) (n=152) and both groups were followed prospectively to 6 months after delivery. The experimental group had a lower incidence of breast engorgement in the first week (61.4% versus 74.3%;p<0.02) and colic over the first 6 months (12% versus 23.4%;p<0.02). There was no significant difference between the two groups in the incidence of mastitis over 6 months and the length of breastfeeding (16.5% +-10.3 weels versus 17.5+- 10 weeks experimental versus control group). The majority of mothers in the experimental group (63%) felt it necessary to offer the second breast at the end of a feed to satisfy their infant's hunger. The "perceived insufficient milk supply syndrome" was the main reason given for cessation of breastfeeding in both groups. This study provides data to advise nursing mothers about these two methods of breastfeeding. K. Evans, Department of Nursing (ward 4c), Flinders Medical Centre, Bedofrd Pard, South Australia 5042, Australia. Jean ********* K. Jean Cotterman RNC, IBCLC Dayton, Ohio *********************************************** 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