Kathy, I agree with your questions concerning infection rates and sources. I am concerned that there was a conclusion made of VLBW infants acquiring infections because of EBM. I do believe the benefits of EBM for premature infants has been well researched and documented. The latest Pediatric Annuals Journal April 2003 was entirely dedicated to preterm infants and breastfeeding promotion. One article provided results of nicrotisizing intercolitis (a serious bowel inflammation preterm infants) whose prevalence was almost eradicated with the use of EBM for feedings with preterm infants (VLBW). I would like to have more results or information concerning the outbreak in the particular NICU unit before a statement is made that infants are at risk by consuming EBM. We all know there are many factors that could cause a serious infectious outbreak in an NICU. Reader would like more details concerning the difficulties experienced before a link to EBM is determined. We as Lactneter's have many versatile backgrounds and the importance of clarifications only enhances our growth. Elaine Walburn RNC IBCLC *********************************************** 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