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Re: Breast feeding short term

From: James Connerth MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 30 Mar 1998 21:21:55 -0600 (CST)


At Mon, 30 Mar 1998, Mary wrote: >
>I'd like some tips/ideas from Moms out there. I'm 25 weeks pregnant
>with my first child and wondering about breast feeding.
>
>I plan to go back to work after maternity leave (baby will be about 12
>weeks old). So, by that time I would want the baby on formula. Can I
>breastfeed for just a few weeks then switch over gradually? Would this
>be harder on baby's stomach than just formula feeding from the start?
>I'd love to hear other's experiences. Thanks.

I'm not a mom Mary,but married to one.Even short term breast feeding is most beneficial to baby.Most antibody transfer occurs early.National Ins.of Health now rec. one year!

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JConnerth



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