I asked a few weeks ago if anyone knew if breastfeeding was protective for GBS infection in neonates.  I came across an article that states that it is:  http://www.obgyn.net/pb/articles/gbs_part1.htm.  The pertinent statement is approximately 3/4 of the way through the article:  Since GBS is not passed through breast milk, patients should be advised that breast-feeding can give the baby important antibodies and other factors to help protect the baby from infection.  Still haven't found any research to support that but....it just makes sense.
Sally Myer RN, BSN, ICCE, CLC



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