Lactnetters,

What is your collective wisdom regarding the use of gloves during a consult.
I have worked in one hospital setting where they are worn when potentially
handling any bodily fluids.  I am returning to another setting where they
are not commonly worn by LCs.

A related question.  What is the prevailing concern among LCs about type of
gloves?  I have read some rather alarming reports of allergic reactions to
latex.  In the past I had access to "non latex"  type gloves but I
understand these are costly and not always available.  I have several
references from a 1995 conference on Latex Allergy...just wondering what
others are doing about this issue.

Thanks in advance for your insights.

Martha Pitzer, RN, PhD, IBCLC
Columbus, OH