In a message dated 10/15/96 9:03:30 PM, you wrote:

<< As far as sodas in general (sweetened or not) the soda actually leaches
calcium from the body.  It is best to stay as far away from sodas as
possible, especially during pregnancy and breastfeeding. >>

Tami,
I also learned this same information years ago at a LLL conference session,
and I have shared it often. However, I have never found the source for this
"fact"; do you have it? If so, I'd love it!

-Lisa Marasco, BA, LLLL, IBCLC