In einer eMail vom 30-5-02 21:24:18 West-Europa (zomertijd) schreibt
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> If this mom nurses the toddler with the cold sore, she runs the risk of
> getting herpes on her nipples.  If she develops herpes lesions on her
> nipples then she may transmit it to her 6 month old and possibly to a
> neonate if she nurses more babies.  An antiviral cream will not reliably
> prevent transmission of the herpes virus.  She is taking a  risk by nursing
> her toddler with a herpes lesion.
>

Could it be possible that  a nippleshield is helpfull here in reducing an
infectionrisk? Or would the virus ''swimm'' upstream through the shield holes
towards the nipple?

Warmly greeting,

Gonneke
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Gonneke van Veldhuizen  =+=  IBCLC, LLLL, MOM  =+=  primairy school teacher

EUROLAC
breastfeeding information centre and lactation consultant practice
http://www.users.skynet.be/eurolac




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