I have a question. I have just finished reading the UCLA independent study module on DHA and ARA supplements and bf babies (which was excellent, in my opinion!). If I understood it right, it said "it doesn't matter what a mother eats while she is breastfeeding", and that "her breastmilk will always have just the right amount of the "lipil" components (the manufactured ones are put into the "lipilized" formulas." My question is: what about all the discussion recently on Lactnet about the right "proportions" of omega-3's and 6's in a woman's diet? Does it affect "how much" or "how little" of these components show up in her milk? Now, to open a can of worms, what do you recommend moms eat more of? Flax, fish (but only once per week), fish oil tabs (I tried those and would NOT recommend those) and avoid trans fat ingredients as much as possible, lots of fresh fruits and veggies, limit high fat meats and dairy as much as possible, whole grains, unprocessed if they are able and choose to buy it. And if it's true (I probably misunderstood the module) that breastmilk is always perfect with regard to these components, then could someone please explain to me how on earth it would be possible for the formula companies to sell these new supplements to women if they are, indeed, totally unnecessary. Totally befuddled (and ready for flames, arguments et al... and happy to learn) Elaine Mazgelis, RD, IBCLC Cambridge-Somerville WIC Massachusetts, USA *********************************************** 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(R) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html