hi, first of all congratulations. a very exciting time indeed.

MRSA is transferable to people but providing u use standard handwashing practices u should be fine. to be honest, chances are u probably have it but dont know it. i work as a nurse and right up until i went on maternity leave, i was still going into patients cubicles who had MRSA and even a few with VRE. If u dont feel comfortable with people kissing and hugging u while u r pregnant and when baby is born, let them know now. unfortunately u cant stop the spread of MRSA but u can limit your chances slightly. this family member could end up having it for years before they are cleared from it. my MIL is ALWAYS kissing DS and i hate it. but its part of her being a grandma and i have to accept it. there is very little risk to u and your baby but just keep up with regular handwashing and use the anti bacterial hand gel and u should be fine. HTH