Jeff Kuchta@MOORECORP
12/14/98 06:16 PM
I'm hoping some of you can give me advise ASAP. while helping a mother get
her 9 day old latched on, a few drops of milk dribbled out of the babies
mouth and onto my index finger. I continued working with the mother for the
next 30 minutes or so. And washed my hands well after finishing. The next
day I noticed a small cut at the base of my nail on my index finger. I
don't know if the cut was there while I was helping the mom or not; or if
any milk came into contact with it or not. Since I'm still nursing my 3
year old, I was concerned about exposing her to danger if I continue to
breastfeed. This mom was not at high risk and the baby was tested at the
hospital. The mom believes the baby is negative. I've consulted with my
doctor and several LC's: all of whom said it would be safe to continue to
nurse.

What do you think?

Thanks

Bridget Kuchta LLLL, DA, WIC - Peer Counselor