Fellow zealots, I have two questions for you What's the current word on hepatitis C positive mothers and breastfeeding? I checked in Ruth Lawrences newest book and I was surprised to see her advising against BF with hepatitis C. I have also related the information I received from the ILCA confernce that says it's OK. Does anyone know of the most current lit on this subject Question #2 I have a client who is having a very difficult time with her active, curious, 8 month old baby who has deceided to have a nursing strike. This happened right after the baby bit the mom who responded with a reflex mild bop on the head. We've been working with baby for the last 5 days or so with much holding, skin to skin, baths, no force to nurse, and quiet relaxed environment. The mom of course feels awful. Baby is taking EBM from a sippy cup, she does use a pacifyer, mom does not want to do night sleeping with baby but is willing to try just about anything. Any brilliant ideas out there for a nursing strike and also how long can this last? Linda Rosetti RN, IBCLC [log in to unmask] Clarkston, Wa. Clarkston, Wa.