Hello everyone;

I have just read the posts from the archives, but none of the posts talk
about being pregnant and nursing a toddler with herpes.  Let me explain.
This mom is 36 weeks pregnant and has a 2.5 year old toddler that nurses.
Yesterday the toddler was diagnosed with herpes and started on acyclovir.
The lesions are not in his mouth but are on his back, some fingers and
forehead-cheek area of his face.  The mother  has no signs of herpes and has
never experienced herpes lesions before, that she is aware of.  The
mother is concerned about the incubation period.  How long would it take for
the mom to get herpes lesions if it were to happen?  Once the toddler's
lesions have crusted over, is there any chance then of the mom developing
lesions?  She is concerned that she may develop the lesions on her
nipples/breasts and perhaps transfer the virus to her newborn.  I read her
the info from Ruth Lawrence about bf and herpes.  She is continuing to nurse
her toddler at this point and is being very careful with hand washing.  The
toddler's lesions are already beginning to heal after one day on the
acyclovir.  Thank you for your help.

Hilary Black RN  BSN  IBCLC

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