Dr. Ruth Lawrence, "A Review of the Medical Benefits and Contraindications
to Breastfeeding in the United States", Oct. 1997:

"All infants born to mothers with active disease (HBV) or persistent
hepatitis B specific antigen (HBsAg) should receive Hepatitis B specific
immunoglobulin (HBIG) immediately at birth or as soon thereafter as
possible....As soon as HBIG is given, breastfeeding may begin." (p. 14,
column 2)

BTW, single copies of this very valuable guide are available free from:
National Maternal & Child Health CLearing House
2070 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 450
Vienna, VA 22182-2536
(703) 356-1964
FAX: (703) 821-2098

Cathy Bargar RN IBCLC
Ithaca NY

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