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Published in : 2003 Available in : English This publication is one of a series on HIV and infant feeding. It presents the scientific evidence relating to the transmission of HIV infection by breastfeeding; this evidence constitutes the basis of the guidelines for decision-makers and health-care managers, issued as separate documents in the series (WHO/UNICEF/UNFPA/UNAIDS)). It describes briefly the benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and infants in general. Transmission by breastfeeding is discussed in the light of overall mother-to-child transmission of HIV-1 infection. It includes a discussion on: - Mother-to-child transmission - HIV transmission through breastfeeding - Preventing transmission through breastfeeding - Current or planned research - Conclusion Documents : WHO HIV_IF_Transmission through breastfeeding (PDF, 493.27Kb) |
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This resource is listed under: Themes : Breastfeeding, general, Emergency, general, Nutrition and health/disease, general, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS, general, Nutrition planning, policy and programme, general, Exclusive breastfeeding, HTP module 18, Infant feeding in emergencies, Infant, Young Child Feeding, Infections, Maternal and child health, MUAC, MUAC, PMTCT, PMTCT, PMTCT Life-cycle focus : Lactation, Infancy Resource types : Guidelines Working groups : Breastfeeding and complementary feeding, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS, Nutrition in Emergencies |
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