Re: [pronut-hiv] KEEP THE PROMISE TO HIV-POSITIVE MOTHERS AND THEIR BABIES (2)

["Rachel Stern" <sternworks@verizon.net>]

I've read the WABA statement. Maybe someone connected to WABA could clarify. 

Are they advocating that breastfeeding by HIV-positive mothers be continued into the second year or the infant's life?

Thanks.

----- "ProNut-HIV" wrote:


> Cross-posted from: [wabapenang]
>
> A decade of uncertainty has fuelled an agonizing dilemma about the least
> risky way to feed HIV-exposed babies. Research presented in 2007 finally
> points conclusively to the need for renewed protection, promotion and
> support of breastfeeding.
>
> For the World AIDS Day 2007 Statement from WABA, please right-click your
> mouse on this link:  www.waba.org.my/pdf/worldAIDSday2007.pdf
>