The recommendations are NO DIFFERENT for the preterm infant. The risks to
the preterm infant of not receiving mom's breastmilk are much, much greater
that the theoretical risk of transmitting Hep C.
Nancy E. Wight MD, FAAP, IBCLC
Neonatologist
Medical Director, Lactation Services
San Diego, CA, USA
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