I've been in medicine since starting medical school in 1991. I have
never worn gloves for a breast exam. I put on gloves if I have to place
a finger in an orifice (mouth, vagina, rectum) or if there is
infectious/potentially infectious drainage (oozing wound, abscess). As
someone previously mentioned, breastmilk is not considered a biohazard
by the CDC. I do of course wash my hands frequently (several times an
hour!) during the course of a work day.
Unless I were doing a baby oral exam, or there were an open wound on a
woman's breast, it wouldn't occur to me to glove up for lactation
assistance, though I would wash pre- and post-.
Spencer (Family doc and BfUSA Breastfeeding Counselor)
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