Have a look at the Lancet's 2008 Maternal and Child Undernutrition Series. I am pretty sure I read there that there is no significant difference between the HIV-free survival rates of children weaned suddenly at six months and those who continue to breastfeed. Transmission rates are 1%/month of breastfeeding in mothers who are receiving pharmacotherapy - lower if breastfeeding is exclusive. Cheers Nina Berry Australia -----Original Message----- From: Lactation Information and Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Kwasnica Emma Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 3:27 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: HIV transmission risk higher beyond 6 months of EBF Does anybody know why/have the data regarding the transmission rates of HIV going UP after 6 months of exclusive BF ? I have seen the comments made before that long-term or anything beyond 6 months of EBF puts the baby at a *greater* risk for transmission. Evidently, I find this odd... Emma Kwasnica, in Montréal *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome