Hi Karen,. No, I do not ever use used pieces on any mother. EVER. I always
recommend either a new kit or one that has been autoclaved. I still am
curious though about HIV, Hepatitis and autoclaving vs boiling water
sterilization..and the life of HIV outside the body.
Kathleen
>Well, chance of transmission of most bacteria and viruses seems pretty slim
>BUT I tell moms the reason kits are sold vs. rented has to do with them being
>the pieces that body fluids are in contact with.
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Kathleen B. Bruce RN, BSN, IBCLC
Williston, Vermont USA
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