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Hi,
I know I'm a few days behind, but I saved the previous
discussion since I wanted to comment on it.
Susan wrote: From: " [log in to unmask] "
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Subject: Hep C
Hi Mary, I would have a talk with Hep C + mother about
paying attention
to optimal latch to the areola to avoid nipple
damage/cracking/bleeding.
And to avoid breastfeeding for 24-48 hours in the case of
nipple bleeding.
Otherwise ~ Go ahead and breastfeed!!Susan in Minnesota
rn ibclc
I have seen that as the recommendation before, but once
blood is noted in the milk, we know it's been there for a
time already, be it microscopically. We had a mother with
Hep C who choose to breastfeed, then she did have nipple
damage and was panicked. We did not know what to advise
her and even called Ruth Lawrence's lactation study line
and they didn't know what to advise her either. I think
it's unrealistic to tell a mom with Hep C that there is a
risk if you have bleeding nipples but you should
breastfeed anyway. We can't assure a perfect latch, no
pump damage, no papilloma, the baby never biting, etc. So
what are the real World answers?
Thanks,
Karen
Karen Kurtz, IBCLC
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Professional Lactation Services for
Breastfeeding Success.
http://www.BreastfeedingSuccessNJ.com
(856) 448-4666 (856) 448-4MOM
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