While many STIs are not a протипоказання до грудного вигодовування,¹ it is very important to розкривати to the recipient any infections and their treatment, as well as any potential risk factors. Donors can infect expressed milk by improper handling, as can recipients. Donors should also be aware of the fact that they may not know the status of their partner. Регулярна кров екранізація is recommended by milk banks.

Human Papillomavirus (ВПЛ), which is also an STI, is not transmitted by breastfeeding nor by expressing milk unless there is contact between vaginal/seminal fluids and the breast/nipple. Proper handwashing and expressing techniques are recommended after sexual activity.

Please also, see Сифіліс і Herpes. Please consult a healthcare provider if there is a reason to suspect an STI.

Будь ласка, подивітьсяЯк можна грудне молоко пастеризувати в домашніх умовах? for more information on heat-treating and патогени.

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1. Office on Women’s Health – Інфекції, що передаються статевим шляхом, вагітність, and breastfeeding ↩︎