RE: [ozmidwifery] cow's milk formula and risk of type 1 diabetes

[Yandilla Maternity Service]

Hi Barb,   I agree. The assumption is that the baby will need formula in the first 6 monthsof life. It's a sad day when researchers looking at the protective effect of prolonged BF against diabetes are assuming that babies will "need" formula in their first 6 months. That bit made me grumpy too. Wendy  -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of barbara glare & chris bright Sent: Monday, 28 June 2004 19:58 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] cow's milk formula and risk of type 1 diabetes Hi,   The article says   �The study encourages mothers to breastfeed for the first six months, but when their babies need a supplement formula, some will be given modified formula and the others cow's-milk-based formula.�   Now, when would that be again?  Cassie is 6, and still hasn�t had a need for supplemental formula.   Barb (Grumpily) Mum of Zac, 11, Dan, 9, Cassie, 6 and Guan 1