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How long can i breastfeed my baby when living with hiv?

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Depends: There are various recommendations based on your treatment state & availability of purified water for formula. Since you can pass HIV to baby if your viral load is not undetectable, many recommend only formula feeding if formula/safe water is available. If your load is down and or safe water is not available you feed as you must. Duration is less important than your HIV status.

Answered 11/2/2019

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