New study contradicts formerly held notion that breastfeeding while HIV positive is bad
source: http://www.pediatricsupersite.com/view.aspx?rid=60236
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The study results demonstrated that halting breast-feeding before the child was aged at least 18 months was associated with a significant increase in child mortality, with increases remaining even after mothers underwent intensive nutritional and counseling interventions.
The researchers recommended continuing breastfeeding for at least 18 months and added that the findings contradict some previous research that indicated that earlier weaning of breast-feeding may help to reduce the risk of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. The researchers said breast-feeding may help to stave off potentially fatal infectious diseases among the infants. But they warned that mothers with HIV should be treated with antiretroviral therapy to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
The researchers recommended continuing breastfeeding for at least 18 months and added that the findings contradict some previous research that indicated that earlier weaning of breast-feeding may help to reduce the risk of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. The researchers said breast-feeding may help to stave off potentially fatal infectious diseases among the infants. But they warned that mothers with HIV should be treated with antiretroviral therapy to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
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jubal
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Emperor, the mother should have an undetectable viral load if she responsibly wants to breast feed. The chances of getting HIV from a person with an undetectable viral load are practically nil.
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jubal
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EmperorThan
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Yeah but what if the toddler bites down to hard and bites his/her own tongue in the process? BAM! They got AIDS....
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EmperorThan
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Chique
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Good find Jubal.
- 2 years ago
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Chique
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jubal
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The best thing for any mother to consider is that she have an undetectable viral load if she intends to breast feed. This will be difficult to turn around here in the United States, because CPS workers are quick to remove a baby from an HIV positive mother who declares her intentions to breast feed.
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