In a message dated 8/12/2003 10:33:15 AM Pacific Standard Time,
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> Is it safe to feed premies milk from mothers that have yeast infections on
> their breasts or should it normally be discarded?
>
For a stable growing preterm infant I would certainly use the milk,
regardless of the possibility of "yeast".  For a 25 week, critically ill infant, I
would probably not use the milk if Mom had a proven yeast infection.
Nancy

Nancy E. Wight MD, FAAP, IBCLC
Neonatologist, Children's Hospital & Sharp Mary Birch Hospital For Women
Medical Director, Sharp HealthCare Lactation Services
San Diego, California, USA
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