Hello Netters, I know, I am still behind on posts, but I am catching up. My Dr. just told me I was to conti. to take it easy and work part time due to the headaches and ear problems I still have. I promise next week, I will be up to snuff with you all. " Facts about Breastfeeding: 1996" LLL fact sheet is out. They state "Breastfeeding should be encouraged for the baby with cystic fibrosis who is clinically well, as long as adequate intake is ensured" from Green, M.R., et al. Nutritional management of the infant with cystic fibrosis. Arch Dis Child 1995; 72: pp 452-56. They also have "Women with hepatitis C can consider breastfeeding" from Lin, H-H et al. Absence of infection in breastfeeding infants born to hepatitis C virus-infected mothers. J Pediatr 1195; 126(4): 589-91. Lots of other good stuff. HAPPY VALENTINES TO ALL OF YOU 111111 Now off to my 11 yrs old class party that I volunteered to play valentine room mother. What a good mother I am. Pat Bull, RN, IBCLC The Breastfeeding Connection/Medela Naperville, IL 60540 [log in to unmask]