Guideline

Guideline: updates on HIV and infant feeding: the duration of breastfeeding, and support from health services to improve feeding practices among mothers living with HIV

Year of Publication

2016

Issuing Institution

WHO

Links

WHO IRIS,Google Scholar

Recommendations

2 included recommendations

Mothers living with HIV should breastfeed for at least 12 months and may continue breastfeeding for up to 24 months or longer (similar to the general population) while being fully supported for ART adherence (see the WHO consolidated guidelines on ARV drugs for interventions to optimize adherence).

Status

Maintained

Recommended in favor

Strong

Certainty of evidence

Low

National and local health authorities should actively coordinate and implement services in health facilities and activities in workplaces, communities and homes to protect, promote and support breastfeeding among women living with HIV.

Status

Retired

Recommended in favor

Strong

Certainty of evidence

High