I have info in Spanish. Chagas is endemic in some areas in Argentina.

There is vertical transmission via the placenta. Breastfeeding is not
contraindicated.

e-lactancia.org (a Spanish website at the Hospital de Denia, Marina Alta;
there is an English version) states that it is Risk Level 0, no risk to
infant or lactation based on available literature.

Veronica


Veronica Garea ME, MS, PhD, IBCLC
GALM Bariloche
www.lactanciabariloche.org



Date:    Tue, 17 Dec 2013 16:24:57 -0500

> From:    Sue Bedard <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: chagas disease
>
> Mom being treated for acute Chagas Disease.
> How long does a mother have to be on medication before she can directly
> breastfeed?
> Can the baby have her milk? Does freezing destroy the parasite?
>
>

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