Can you breastfeed with herpes on the lips?

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Question
The doctor asked me, can I breastfeed if I have herpes of the lips? I am currently using acyclovir 400mg * 5 times / day.
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Hello! Acyclovir crosses the placental barrier and is present in breast milk. You can still breastfeed your baby, but you should observe your baby, if your baby is fussy, vomiting a lot, you should stop breastfeeding during the period of taking Acyclovir.
Thank you for your question to Vinmec Health System. Best regards.
Answered by Doctor Phan Dinh Thuy Tien - General Internal Medicine - Department of Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.

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