I remember reading somewhere along the line that mothers of babies with
cystic fibrosis can get very sore nipples due to the enzymes given to the
baby to help digest food. These mothers do need to wash their nipple after
nursings. Maybe someone with experience can comment on this.

Leslie Ayre-Jaschke, BEd, IBCLC
Peace River Breastfeeding Clinic
Peace River Alberta, Canada