The comparative properties of human and animal milks : a new theory as to 'essences,' and a new interpretation of some physiological facts : a paper read before a medical audience at the Hanover-square rooms, February 13, 1860, with a short account of the proceedings / by M.A. Baines.

  • Baines, Mary Anne.
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[1860]
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    CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF HUMAN MILK, ETC. The question which I am about to submit for dis- cussion, belongs partly to Medico-Chemical science, partly to Physiology. The inquiry is undertaken with the view of ascer- taining whether it is not possible, by an admixture of farinaceous substances with cows' milk, to compose an artificial/ood that shall be well adapted to the physical constitution of the infant, and thus form a closer imi- tation of the natural aliment than can be furnished by any of the animal milks alone. Before entering upon the argument, I will state very briefly my reasons for bringing forward the present inquiry. The excessive mortality occurring amongst children has lately aroused the attention of scientific and bene- volent individuals ; indeed, the high death-rate of infants • under two years of age is so appalling, that it is becoming a very serious matter, in more aspects than one; and it behoves us, as a civilised, enlightened, and philanthropic peoj)le, to look to it, and to stay, by all means in our power, such a fearful sacrifice of human