Re: opinions on breastfeeding with hep c

[Guest guest]

HCV is NOT found in breast milk. She is safe to

breast feed her baby. BUT...if her nipples get cracked

and dried, and blood is present around them she

should stop.<br><br>HCV is only found in blood so as

long as there is no blood present, breast feeding is

safe and the CDC (Centers For Disease Control) backs

up this information. They do not issue a warning

regarding breast feeding. <br><br>HepC can only be passed

from blood-to-blood contact. Her blood HAS to be mixed

with someone elses' in order to transmit it. As long

as her blood does not enter the blood stream of

another person, she cannot give it to any one

else.<br><br>Congratulations on the new

baby!!<br><br>LeighAnn<br><a href=http://www.geocities.com/1Leighann

target=new>http://www.geocities.com/1Leighann</a>

[Guest guest]

HCV is NOT found in breast milk. She is safe to

breast feed her baby. BUT...if her nipples get cracked

and dried, and blood is present around them she

should stop.<br><br>HCV is only found in blood so as

long as there is no blood present, breast feeding is

safe and the CDC (Centers For Disease Control) backs

up this information. They do not issue a warning

regarding breast feeding. <br><br>HepC can only be passed

from blood-to-blood contact. Her blood HAS to be mixed

with someone elses' in order to transmit it. As long

as her blood does not enter the blood stream of

another person, she cannot give it to any one

else.<br><br>Congratulations on the new

baby!!<br><br>LeighAnn<br><a href=http://www.geocities.com/1Leighann

target=new>http://www.geocities.com/1Leighann</a>

[Guest guest]

I agree with you, I too would be very cautious if

she begins to have bleeding she needs to stop at

least until that clears up. Breast feeding is the best

way for a new born to begin life. there are so may

positives from the closeness that occurs. but it can also

be acheived if you bottle feed. just by holding the

baby while she feeds.<br>Good luck and

Congratulations<br>

[Guest guest]

I agree with you, I too would be very cautious if

she begins to have bleeding she needs to stop at

least until that clears up. Breast feeding is the best

way for a new born to begin life. there are so may

positives from the closeness that occurs. but it can also

be acheived if you bottle feed. just by holding the

baby while she feeds.<br>Good luck and

Congratulations<br>

[Guest guest]

Hi Sue, <br><br>My mother has Hep C and has had

two children (myself and another child). She

breastfeed both of us. Neither of us have hep c. I suppose I

would be more worried about the blood she is sharing

with the baby right now. Hopefully all is well with

both. <br><br>Amber

[Guest guest]

Hi Sue, <br><br>My mother has Hep C and has had

two children (myself and another child). She

breastfeed both of us. Neither of us have hep c. I suppose I

would be more worried about the blood she is sharing

with the baby right now. Hopefully all is well with

both. <br><br>Amber

[Guest guest]

Hoping that everyone has had a nice Christmas.I

just wanted to tell you that my daughter had a

beautiful baby girl on the 17th weighing 2.5kgs.Both mum

and dad have recently been diagnosed with hep c.She

was for a planned caesarean but went into labour and

had Chloe very quickly and as things have worked out

is bottle feeding.Both mum and dad are awaiting

referrals tothe hepatologist and I think they will need

some help and support during the coming year,so I will

keep logging in.I would like to wish you all a Happy

and peaceful new year,and special thanks to

LeighAnn,Tracey and Amber for your replies to my original

question.Sue

[Guest guest]

Hoping that everyone has had a nice Christmas.I

just wanted to tell you that my daughter had a

beautiful baby girl on the 17th weighing 2.5kgs.Both mum

and dad have recently been diagnosed with hep c.She

was for a planned caesarean but went into labour and

had Chloe very quickly and as things have worked out

is bottle feeding.Both mum and dad are awaiting

referrals tothe hepatologist and I think they will need

some help and support during the coming year,so I will

keep logging in.I would like to wish you all a Happy

and peaceful new year,and special thanks to

LeighAnn,Tracey and Amber for your replies to my original

question.Sue