A member asked:

I have a cold sore and am breastfeeding my 1 month old. does the baby need direct contact with the sore to get infected? i worry about transmission.

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Safe: The baby probably still has maternal antibodies present to protect against herpes infection. Be careful, but continue nursing.

Answered 10/28/2016

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