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In line with several recent clinical studies that have demonstrated the efficacy of ARVs in preventing HIV transmission from mother to child during breastfeeding, the new guidelines call on all HIV-positive pregnant women to begin ARV treatment at 14 weeks of pregnancy and continue until they stop breastfeeding. 

Previous guidelines recommended that ARVs be provided to HIV-positive pregnant women only in the third trimester (beginning at 28 weeks). The new guidelines encourage HIV-positive mothers taking ARVs to exclusively breastfeed their infants for the first twelve months of life. 

"We are sending a clear message that breastfeeding is a good option for every baby, even those with HIV-positive mothers when they have access to ARVs," said Daisy Mafubelu, WHO's Assistant Director General for Family and Community Health.

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