Question
Is there a risk of transmission mix feeding my 10-month-old baby?
9 November 2021. Related: All topics, Children, HIV transmission, Pregnancy.
What is the risk of mix feeding my 10 month old baby while I’m on ARV with a suppressed viral load?
Answer
Hi, how are you? Congratulations on your new baby. I am glad to hear you currently have a suppressed viral load. Can I ask how you if you enjoy breastfeeding?
The risk is low if both you and baby are taking ARVs. Living in South Africa the recommendation is to exclusively breastfeed for the first 6 months. Then to continue breastfeeding for the following 18 months with the addition of extra food.
The best way to keep babies risk low is to keep your own viral load suppressed which it sounds like your doing.
Feel free to ask anymore questions if you are unsure about anything.
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