Advice regarding breastfeeding for mothers with possible H1N1 infection

http://aapnews.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/aapnews.20091012-1v1

I wish more health professionals agreed with this statement from the article...

"Although the most effective way to prevent influenza transmission is complete
separation from her infant when a mother is receiving antiviral treatment,
separation may create more long-term problems in breastfeeding success and
mother-infant bonding than any potential benefit achieved from avoiding
infection in the newborn infant."

While recently in the hospital, during my entire stay it was suggested that I not nurse for 14 days. Hu? 14 days would mean possibly having my daughter wean. Would she be better off if her immature immune system tried fighting any type of virus on her own? Weighing the pros and cons in this situation can certainly be helpful! Information can be powerful!

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