Hepatitis C is NOT a contraindication to breastfeeding. The baby should be tested at 9-12 months (after maternal antibody is gone) to assess Hep C status. HIV, however, IS a contraindication to breastfeeding in the developed world. Linda L. Shaw MD FAAP *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html