Someone just asked me about whether an adoptive mother could get HIV from breastfeeding an HIV+ baby. I have heard that there were some documented cases of this, in Russia, in the late 80s, but I haven't been able to find a reference for it. What I have been telling moms is that it is probably more prudent to not have the baby suckle the breast directly, but to go all out to be able to pump milk, and then bottle feed in a manner as close to breastfeeding as possible. In many cases, the baby is testing positive, in the months after birth, but will eventually test negative. In those cases, preserving breastfeeding behaviors as much as possible will help make a transition right to the breast easier, if it is determined that the baby does not really have the virus. I have also wondered if nursing with a nipple shield might be a compromise, that would cut the risk, while still allowing feeding at the breast, and some stimulation of the breasts. Has anyone seen anymore information on this topic? Also, does anyone know about research into giving HIV+ babies donor breastmilk? I have heard that some work was being done into the latter possibility, but have not seen anything specific. Thanks! Darillyn _________________________________________________________________ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar – get it now! http://toolbar.msn.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/ *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(R) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html