Hi I am hoping someone can give me some advice on the possibility of Xmrv being passed through breastmilk.
I have a 3 month old son who up until today has been breastfed (I am Xmrv positive by culture).
When I first found out I was pregnant I emailed Dr JM as I was concerned about passing the virus on and also asked about breastfeeding. Her response was that it was fine to breastfeed and highly unlikely that Xmrv would be passed on to my baby. She also said that she would send me more detailed information at a later date.
Since that time I have had no additional contact with JM until today; she has suggested I stop breastfeeding my son and that I should have done this at 6 weeks as after this date my body doesn't produce antibodies to protect him from the virus.
I had no idea that this was the case, and I am now incredibly concerned and feeling so guilty. It was a huge struggle to breastfeed to begin with as it can be very demanding and physically draining but I persisted as I thought and have been told "breast is best". I thought I was doing the best thing for him and now I am terrified that I have passed on this awful illness.
I know there is little I can do now other than to stop giving him any breastmilk, but does anyone have any idea or theories as to whether it is likely I have now given him Xmrv?
Any advice would be really appreciated
Chrissie
I have a 3 month old son who up until today has been breastfed (I am Xmrv positive by culture).
When I first found out I was pregnant I emailed Dr JM as I was concerned about passing the virus on and also asked about breastfeeding. Her response was that it was fine to breastfeed and highly unlikely that Xmrv would be passed on to my baby. She also said that she would send me more detailed information at a later date.
Since that time I have had no additional contact with JM until today; she has suggested I stop breastfeeding my son and that I should have done this at 6 weeks as after this date my body doesn't produce antibodies to protect him from the virus.
I had no idea that this was the case, and I am now incredibly concerned and feeling so guilty. It was a huge struggle to breastfeed to begin with as it can be very demanding and physically draining but I persisted as I thought and have been told "breast is best". I thought I was doing the best thing for him and now I am terrified that I have passed on this awful illness.
I know there is little I can do now other than to stop giving him any breastmilk, but does anyone have any idea or theories as to whether it is likely I have now given him Xmrv?
Any advice would be really appreciated
Chrissie