MRSA is not a contraindication to breastfeeding.  The contraindications are 
listed in the AAP policy guidelines and Lawrence.  The WHO mastitis document 
also states that breastfeeding should continue.  AS does the ABM mastitis 
document.  MRSA is just a type of staph (albiet resistant and more virulent than 
others) most likely mom and/or dad is a nasal carrier and baby was exposed well 
before the mastitis/abscess developed.  MRSA lives for a week on surfaces and 
can be transmitted by air.  Thus, it is poor counsel to wean as removing the 
milk will not prevent this child from getting it and now baby is not getting 
antibodies from mother to prevent septicemia or other complications.  

Christine Betzold NP IBCLC MSN

www.theBFclinic.com

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