n“Whereas universal precautions DO NOT APPLY to human breast milk,
gloves may be worn by health care workers in situations where exposures to
breast milk might be frequent, for example in breast milk banking.”
nCenters for Disease Control. MMWR 1988; 37:377-82
n“Contact with breast milk does not constitute on occupational exposure
risk as defined by OSHA standards.”
nCommittee on Pediatric AIDS, AAP. Pediatrics 1995; 96:977-79
Nancy
Nancy E. Wight MD, IBCLC, FABM, FAAP
Neonatologist
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Newborns
Medical Director, Sharp HealthCare Lactation Services
San Diego, CA
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