I have mentioned to the HCPs involved that pasteurization is an option used in some industrialized countries. There is no Policy for it at my hospital and likely there won't be for years - if ever. The Policy is: ONLY formula for babies of HIV+ mothers in the USA. No one here wants to defend that idea in court, or risk their medical license, over this kind of situation.

So basically, he's pulling this idea out of his ...., right?

Phyllis


---- Nina Berry <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

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Haven't heard of this one, but have you discussed Pretoria Pasteurisation with them and their health care providers?
Cheers
Nina Berry
Australia

-----Original Message-----
From: Lactation Information and Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Phyllis Adamson IBCLC
Sent: Saturday, April 04, 2009 11:25 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: HIV, milk, & a "4-hour" rule?

Both parents have HIV. 8+ lb term girl born today by c/s. Parents have been given standard info about NOT breastfeeding here in the US.

Reports are, father KNOWS that if mom pumps and leaves the milk to stand for 4 hours, then it's safe to feed to the baby. He really wants his baby to get mom's milk.

Question: had anyone heard this 4-hour myth before? know of an origin?
I'll meet the family for the first time tomorrow.

Phyllis


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