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Poison Ivy
From:
Barb <[log in to unmask]>
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Date:
Sat, 2 May 1998 15:26:28 -0400
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Once the mom has washed thoroughly to remove any of the poison ivy plant
secretions from her skin and clothing, she can breastfeed.  Her
continuing to break-out in a rash is her own body's immune system
over-reacting to the exposure.  The baby will not "catch" poison ivy
from her rash, only from any plant residue on her skin or clothing.

Barb Berges BS, RN, IBCLC
Rochester, New York

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