Is it safe to breastfeed if I have hep C? Yes, so long as your nipples are not cracked or bleeding. Hepatitis C is not transmitted through breast milk, but if your nipples are cracked or bleeding it is recommended that you stop breastfeeding temporarily on that breast and consult a midwife. It is not known if hep C medication can be passed to your baby in your breast milk. Your doctor can discuss the risks and benefits involved. Find out more about preventing hepatitis C Find out more about hepatitis C treatment References RANZCOG. (2016, July). Management of Hepatitis C in pregnancy. Retrieved from RANZCOG. Updated 16 April 2020