Breastfeeding
Do not breastfeed your children if you have HIV.
When an HIV-positive mother breastfeeds her baby, there is a risk of at least 16% that the baby will become HIV positive. In Canada, mothers with HIV are advised to completely avoid breastfeeding and to feed the baby commercial infant formula. Some provinces have subsidized formula programs that help pay for the formula. Ask your healthcare team about the programs in your province.
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