Pat, thanks for the input re: yeast in baking/yeast overgrowth in us humans! In my community it is tradition to bake a yeast bread for the Sabbath (known as "challah"). We also see a lot of yeast infections. Pat, do you think mothers could lessen their exposure if they made a big batch of dough and then froze portions, so that they wouldn't have to work with the dough that frequently? A lot of women use heavy duty bread mixers, some use bread makers, and some still knead by hand. It's a very lovely practice. Too bad our immune systems are now so messed up that yeast can overgrow instead of staying where it does the most good! Pearl Shifer, IBCLC NYC mailto:[log in to unmask] _____________________________________________________________________ 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]