On Thu, 2004-01-01 at 20:42, Linda J. Smith wrote:
> The baby's mouth, hands, nose, etc  can transfer bacteria and viruses to
> mother's skin, mouth, respiratory tract etc -  and then the mother's system
> reacts. The saliva-through-the-nipple part is the myth.

It seems to be a universal reaction with moms I see to kiss their baby's
hand while they are nursing.

regards,
Beth
perinatal educator
--
 (o)<  Beth Johnson
 / \   Springfield MA USA
_\ w   "The GPL is SCO's tar baby,"--Pamela Jones, Groklaw

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