In a message dated 4/8/2006 8:21:10 PM Eastern Standard Time,  
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So the  nurses can take their gloves  off, which they can't do until after 
the  
initial bath peradventure the baby  harbor HIV in the blood that is  in its 
crevices.



Jan, I have heard that once the baby is dry they are no longer a risk to  the 
staff.  Now, I do not have this in writing but I sure would like  it.  The 
premises sure makes sense.
Can anyone else add any literature or research to back either  premises?
Thanks,
Ann Perry, RN IBCLC
Boston, MA

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