So, Wise Ones, All this great discussion of HIV transmission via breastfeeding, and isolation of HIV in breastmilk raises another question in my mind. Since the literature shows HIV can be isolated in breastmilk, and that there is some risk (though difficult to quantify) of transmitting HIV by breastfeeding, how can any of us who handle leaky lactating breasts on a daily basis make a case for not wearing gloves to do this work? Just Wondering. Martha johnson RN IBCLC ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] *********************************************** 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