I don't have statistics, but I do believe her chances are higher
because she is likely colonized for it. I have been helping a mom who
has had a MRSA infection *three* times in a year.

An infectious disease specialist may be able to help her "get it out
of her system."

Gina Gerboth

On Mon, Aug 18, 2008 at 3:08 PM, Brenda Phipps <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Does anyone know what the chances are for MRSA recurrence in a mom who
> had MRSA with her first child breastfeeding, and is now pregnancy again, and
> wanting to nurse the second child?
>
> Thanks,
> Brenda Phipps, BS, IBCLC
>
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