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Mouth sores / breastfeeding

March 9, 2011 | 10,00 EUR | answered by Dr med Sven Harrendorf

Hello,

I have a question regarding the contagion of mouth ulcers. Can you continue to breastfeed a child, or will you then get herpes on the breast? I have a small crack in the nipple.

Thank you for your effort.

Dr med Sven Harrendorf