Breastfeeding Thrush Nipples

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Nipple Shield That Deactivates HIV Prevents Virus Transmission During Breastfeeding, BBC News Reports

A nipple shield that disinfects milk as it leaves the breast has shown to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission, BBC News reports. Devised by Stephen Gerrard, a University of Cambridge engineer, the shield employs a detergent used by... Read more »

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Breastfeeding OK for Moms With Hepatitis B: Study

A new study shows that new mothers infected with the blood-borne hepatitis B virus (HBV) can safely breastfeed their babies, provided proper immunoprophylaxis methods are taken. Dr. Zhongjie Shi, of Philadelphia's Temple University, and colleagues... Read more »

Researchers Recommend "Safer Breastfeeding" to Minimize Vertical HIV Transmission

Several researchers have suggested that HIV-positive mothers in Africa should practice "safer breastfeeding" to minimize the risk of transmitting HIV while passing on the benefits of breastfeeding to their infants, the Toronto Globe and Mail ... Read more »

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Breastfeeding of Hepa Carrier

my daughter gave birth to a healthy daughter 5 days ago. She has been advised by her pediatrician not to breatfeed her baby as she was found to be a Hepa Carrier. Books give contrary advise. Please enlighthen us....

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

Infants who have been vaccinated may be breastfed according to the American Academy of Pediatrics and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Guidelines for Perinatal Care 1997. There is no information proving that babies can get... Read more »

5th time askingPLEASE ANSWERBreastfeeding mother

Hi Doctor~I would very much appreciate an answer to my question, as I have been so concerned, because I am also breastfeeding my baby. I went to my doctor to get a mole removed back in November and when I got there I saw some dried blood on the...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

I do not consider you at risk and would not have tested you in the first place. I would not worry further about breastfeeding your baby.... Read more »

Nipple discharge a risk for HIV?

Hello Dr. Aberg,Is normal nipple discharge an HIV transmission risk to my sexual partner? The other day, my partner and I were engaging in foreplay and he tasted some some discharge in the mouth after sucking on my nipples. I am HIV+. Is he at...

Response from Judith A. Aberg, M.D.

Washington University, St. Louis School of Medicine

I do not know what type of discharge you are referring to. Are you breastfeeding? Breastmilk can transmit HIV to infants, but I would not be concerned about a drop of milk from your nipple. If you are not lactating (producing milk), than you really... Read more »

HIV from nipples

Hi Dr I really appreciate all you efforts and answers and support all the timeMy question, does the HIV can be transmit from nipples sucking, in case the girl have the HIV positive, because we all know that the mother can transmit the HIV to her...

Response from Shannon Southall

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hi Breastfeeding may transmit to babies in part due to the quantity of milk which they ingest. An adult who gets a drop or two of milk in their mouth could theoretically get HIV if they had an open area in their mouth. There is not a great... Read more »

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