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I am hiv positive and have been for the past 12 years. my viral load has been lower then detected due to medication and cd4 count is 911. im pregnant and would like to breastfeed my son opposed to giving formula. how will that effect his health and m?
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Probably safe: Breast feeding usually is more nutritious and healther than formula, and with an undetectable viral load your baby will be at low risk of becoming infected, perhaps zero risk. However, this can differ between patients. Check with both your HIV clinic or doctor and your son't pediatrician and follow their advice.
Answered 4/9/2020
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