Marcia said this: 

"Hi Ines,

I think this is just another example of recommending formula 'just to be safe'. 
In other words, whenever considering whether or not the mother should 
breastfeed, the known risks of NOT breastfeeding need to be weighed against 
the hypothetical risks of breastfeeding.  So yes, it's good to take a look at the 
risk to the baby of contracting Hep C, but is that risk greater than the known 
risks of not breastfeeding?  To decrease the risk of infection is it worth it to 
greatly increase the risk of NEC, respiratory infections, SIDS, etc?  May be 
you can dialog with the doctors to try to answer that question."

Thank you all LactNetters who took the time to answer to my post.  A number 
of you mentioned other resources that state that it is not contraindicated to 
breastfeed with hep C.  I appreciate your effort however, I had already 
clarified in my post that I am keenly aware that it is NOT contraindicated. 
Somehow, I don't think (I already tried, by the way) giving these 
doctors/pediatricians more of the same would be helpful in addressing the 
concern.  

Now, thank you for the above post.  However, no I don't agree that this just 
another scheme to get more babies to be given formula.  I don't think that the 
risk of hep C is or should be understated.  With my post I was looking more at 
what others are experiencing in other places.  For example, are your doctors 
saying it is OK to breastfeed with hep C?  Thank you.  Ines Anchondo

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