Morgan Gallagher wrote:
> They are, however, only receiving breastmilk.  Therefore they are 
> being exclusively breastfed.
>
> If the baby was given oral anti-biotics, would it no longer be 
> 'exclusively breastfed'?
I may be being much narrower in definition than anyone here, but yes, 
when a baby is given any medication my mouth, they are not 'exclusively 
breastfed' during the time they are taking medication.  Exclusive 
breastfeeding means that the only things baby swallows are its own 
saliva, mother's milk, and any tiny amounts of mother's blood, sweat, 
etc. that are consumed as part of breastfeeding.  What I'm not sure 
about is if a baby whose mother is using nipple ointments can be called 
exclusively breastfed.

Christine Bussman

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