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I just received a call from a rather frantic mom (gave me permission to
post) about an unusual situation. She told me she was pumping a couple of days
ago in a shower stall at her work (temporary situation) when she noticed a
miniscule drop of blood on her finger. Thinking it was her blood she licked it.
She then realized, or I should say felt, it was not her blood as it seemed
"clotted", though bright red, and she could find no cuts on her finger or
elsewhere. She had washed her hands before pumping, and stated she'd only
touched the door handle of the shower stall since washing. Her concern is whether
there is any possibility of disease transmission by having the blood
momentarily on her tongue/in her mouth (she said she washed out her mouth within
seconds of discovering it wasn't her blood). She stated she has no bleeding
gums or open areas in her mouth. She and a friend returned later to the stall
to try to find any source of blood and found nothing additional.
I assured her it was highly unlikely to be a cause of concern but couldn't
give false reassurance and would see what others say. She gave the milk she'd
pumped to her baby the following day--there was no contamination of her milk
whatsoever. Anyone care to comment? Any infectious disease specialists or
know of any who could offer input? Besides the obvious concern of HIV, there
are also other blood bourne illnesses that could be of concern for a
breastfeeding mother. I know this mom well from home visits and group and she and I
joke about her nervousness about many things, but I let her know she has every
right to be anxious re this. She and I appreciate any and all information
and responses.
Barbara Latterner, BSN, RN, IBCLC
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