I think if the mom is in a regular room, she is probably not too sick to nurse. If she is keeping up supply by doing the pumping herself, why can't she feed the baby? I think she is in hospital because she needs IV medication, and to be monitored clinically and with blood work for a few days. If mom is in critical care, maybe she is too sick with overwhelming sepsis. The other factor is the meds she is on. I don't think levaquin is absolutely contraindicated, altho I think most doctors would be reluctant to "approve" it for Bf. I beleive this class of drugs is associated with colitis in the baby, there have been some cases. The baby is a bit older at 4 months, so that is less risky than a newborn. Many hospitals do allow and even encourage a baby to be with his hospitalized mother, although many do not. I probably would just have my husband bring the baby in, not even asking for permission. In fact, when I was brought to the ER and hospitalized with C. difficile colitis and was on several antibiotics, that is just what I did with my 14 mo.old. Not knowing all the details of this case, and with a much younger baby, I am not outright recommending this, but it is an option. Laurie Wheeler RN MN IBCLC Mississippi USA *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome