In a message dated 96-11-26 00:01:44 EST, you write:

<<  This mom is in the midst of an outbreak. So I am assuming this is why
 she was told to pump and dump.  Can anyone enlighten me more on this??  >>
Ellen,
 Like someone else said, the baby probalby has already been exposed before
mom experienced the outbreak.  Then think about this.  What would mom do if
she got a cold sore (fever blister) while bf this baby?  Most would continue
nsg.  It is the same virus.  The concern, I believe, is for a mom who
contracts the virus as a firsttime infection (primary inf.) while PREGNANT.
 This would be a high possibility of infection in her newborn with a vag.
delivery and possibly bf during this initial outbreak.  Also, This baby is 6
mos old, right? Less concern for the older baby.
Laurie Wheeler, Rnc, Mn, Ibclc
Violet LA