Thanks to everyone for your input on the mom with herpes simplex on her nipples! I really appreciate it. The mom also took her toddler to a pediatric opthalmologist because she thought one of her eyes looked goopy (turned out to be unrelated), and was pleased that he -- although only one out of the four doctors she's consulted during this situation -- told her there was no reason to stop nursing. (I don't think she ever stopped nursing, anyway.)

Now I have just one more, probably stupid question: The next time the mom has an outbreak, will she get sores on her nipples again, or just the cold sores that she's previously had on her mouth?

Jennifer Herrin, RN, IBCLC
Germany

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