In einer eMail vom 2-4-2003 23:02:39 West-Europa (zomertijd) schreibt [log in to unmask]: > Does any one have an information on this syndrome and breastfeeding. I work > as a corporate Lactation Consultant and talk to people from all over the > world. I have read up on the symptoms, and noticed that this problem often > occurs in adults and not the children. Do we know if a mother can > breastfeed while having this respiratory problem? Are the babies at risk > for getting this illness? Are there any other precautions for breastfeed > babies that LC's should know about? > I've heard an infectious diseases specialist explain that SARS is a "droplets-infecions", meaning the infection route is via the humid droples that leave the body via the airways. No mention of infection via bodily fluids. So I suppose a breastfeeding mother that is or rmight be infected could use mouth/nose protection aids (don't know their name in English). Warmly greeting, Gonneke **************************************************** Gonneke van Veldhuizen IBCLC,LLLL, MOM, primairyschool teacher ***************************************************** eurolac centre for breastfeeding information and education <A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/gonneke29/">http://www.geocities.com/gonneke29</A> *************************************************************** *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html