Can a woman with simple herpes during breastfeeding still breastfeed her baby?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

Hello, shingles is a viral infection that tends to occur when the immune system is weakened. It is primarily characterized by neuralgia. As long as the medication taken does not pass through breast milk, you can continue to breastfeed your child. This condition mainly involves neuralgia, and it is not contagious to the child.