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Herpes/breastfeeding question
Hi,
I have confirmed general herpes and am getting over a mild outbreak in my clitorus area. I have a 7 month old daughter who I breastfeed.
A little while ago, I took a bath and ended up falling asleep in the tub. I woke up and had to pee and in my half asleep state, I went ahead and relieved myself in the tub. I don't believe I laid down or that the contaminated water came in contact with my breasts, but I'm not 100% sure.
I got out of the tub, dried off, got on pjs, and went upstairs to pump. I did not rinse or wash my breast before pumping.
It occurred to me after the fact, that my breast could have come in contact with urine, which could have come in contact with herpes virus.
If a bit of that bath water did get on my breast and Was not washed off before pumping, could my pumped milk be dangerous to feed my baby?
Thank you in advance for any opinions!
I have confirmed general herpes and am getting over a mild outbreak in my clitorus area. I have a 7 month old daughter who I breastfeed.
A little while ago, I took a bath and ended up falling asleep in the tub. I woke up and had to pee and in my half asleep state, I went ahead and relieved myself in the tub. I don't believe I laid down or that the contaminated water came in contact with my breasts, but I'm not 100% sure.
I got out of the tub, dried off, got on pjs, and went upstairs to pump. I did not rinse or wash my breast before pumping.
It occurred to me after the fact, that my breast could have come in contact with urine, which could have come in contact with herpes virus.
If a bit of that bath water did get on my breast and Was not washed off before pumping, could my pumped milk be dangerous to feed my baby?
Thank you in advance for any opinions!
100% zero risk. This is a total now issue for hsv. It'd not in urine and even if it were the bath water would delute and help destroy the virus. There is no plausible way this could effect you or your child.
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