Basically, there is not a lot of information on the transmission of
hepatitis C. Most physicians say, as usual, be safe and don't
breastfeed (aarrgh). However, even one of the gastroenterologist who
runs the liver disease clinic at our largest teaching hospital in
Toronto feels it is *not* a contraindication to breastfeeding. Most
studies that have been done do *not* show an increased risk if the
mother is Hepatitis C positive, but the studies are usually involving
small numbers.
Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC