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A Paradigm Shift for Breastfeeding with HIV: Aligning Practice with Emerging Evidence

• Speaker: Mariana Cortes , MD, IBCLC
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• Duration: 60 Mins
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Abstract:

Most guidelines in industrialized countries recommend formula feeding when a mother is HIV+, however it is recommended that individuals receive patient-centered counseling on infant feeding options. The WHO recommends that HIV-positive mothers breastfeed exclusively for six months and continue to nurse, along with solid food, for up to two years or more. Accumulating research has shown that the risk of HIV transmission through breastfeeding is less than 1% when the lactating parent with HIV is on antiretroviral treatment (ART) and has an undetectable viral load. The research includes studies on transmission rates, infant health, and counseling. Learn more about the insights from the latest research and what it tells us about current best practice for supporting breastfeeding for women who are HIV+.