Swine Flu Considerations for Pregnant & Breastfeeding Women

Breastfeeding considerations
Women who are breastfeeding can continue while receiving antivirals.
However, women who are ill with swine influenza A (H1N1) should take
steps to reduce the risk to their infants, such as frequent hand
washing and possibly wearing a mask (see below). The risk for swine
influenza transmission through breast milk is unknown. However,
reports of viremia with seasonal influenza infection are rare.

Efforts to identify the risk for pregnant women from swine influenza A
(H1N1) during 2009 are underway. Enhanced surveillance for
hospitalized patients with swine influenza A (H1N1) has been
initiated. Additional information about swine influenza is available.

THE FULL ARTICLE IS
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/clinician_pregnant.htm

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