Varicella in the newborn is a deadly disease. See AAP Redbook and Ruth Lawrence. Mom and baby should be separated, and no BM until the Mom is no longer infectious (lesions scabbed over. ) I agree infant has probably already been infected - he needs VZIG. If the child is > 2-3 months old (and was close to term at birth) I would continue breastfeeding. Nancy Wight MD, FAAP, IBCLC Neonatologist *********************************************** 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