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July 14, 2006

GOT MILK?

Breast milk contains just the right mix of fats, vitamins, hormones, proteins, enzymes, and antibodies to nourish a newborn and protect against a wide range of infections and diseases.  Yet only 36 percent of mothers are still nursing at the six-month mark and fewer make it past the recommended one year.  Today on House Calls, we're talking about breast-feeding - the benefits, the challenges, the options.  Joining us to take your questions is lactation consultant Kitty Katz, RN, with the Children's Hospital King's Daughters and Angela Burton, Associate Area Professional Liaison for La Leche League Virginia/West Virginia.