Why not a topical anesthetic just before nursing? Xylocaine viscous? How old is
this baby? Is the herpes also being treated with Zovirax? If nothing else works
I guess I would try cup feeding until baby is able to suck again.

Susan Keith-Hergert RN, MS, CPN, IBCLC
Mercy Health Partners
Cincinnati






Natascha Junghans <[log in to unmask]> on 08/19/99 09:26:29 AM

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Have any of you ever dealt with a baby who has herpes blisters on the mouth.
They are causing so much pain for the baby that nursing is almost impossible.
The doctor has prescribed codeine. Any other suggestions?

Natascha Junghans
Bozeman, MT

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