Thanks Kathy-are you a Lactation Consultant? I love adding new info. for my
Infant Nutriiton class! This is good to know!

> Cherie Moore wrote:
>
> > This is a very rare disease, but if it does occur, the lactase enzyme
can
> > be added to EBM (expressed breast milk) and therefore the baby can
still
> > receive all of the benefits of breastmilk although it would not be able
to
> > receive the bonding of the milk coming directly from the source. (The
milk
> > would then have to be given by dropper, cup, or bottle).
>
Kathy wrote:

> Not necessarily.  The Mother's nipple can be smeared with several drops
> of the enzyme before the baby latches on.  The baby will then drink it
> with the milk.