Bibliographic Info
GuidelineConsolidated guideline on sexual and reproductive health and rights of women living with HIV
Year of Publication2017
Issuing InstitutionWHO
Recommendation
Status
Maintained
Recommended in favor
Strong
Certainty of evidence
Low
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.
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