"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. Additionally, routine hand washing is always advised in handling any newborn to reduce the number of germs."
http://oblink.com/display.asp?page=articles_pretermlabor_gbs_part1 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Elizabeth and Mark Bryant Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 12:58 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] group b strep in breastmilk Dear All, I am a long time reader first time writer... I am a student midwife currently working in special care nursery. We have had an 34 week boy with us for some time, quite unwell on and off despite antibiotic cover and cultures negative so far. Mum is keen breastfeeder and has been doing her utmost to get as much breastmilk into him as possible, however after exploring lots of options we cultured her breastmilk and it came back positive for group b strep. Just wondering if anyone had had any experience with this, or knew what the chances of long term breastfeeding were like??? Liz -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
