Where I am employed the NICU does not culture the milk routinely. They did years ago, but we haven't cultured for over 5 years. Darlene Breed BS, RN, IBCLC Coordinator, Milk Bank/Breastfeeding Center Worcester, MA (USA) _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]