Rhonda:

<<  If, heaven forbid, I were HIV+, I would choose  the risks of formula over
breastfeeding and would feel I was doing the best  I could by my child.  >>

    while I certianly do not wish this decision on anyone I think that the
reseach is inconclusive at best of transfer through bm while transplacental
transfer has been shown... I think if known HIV+ then maybe one should not
bring a child into the world.

   Patricia

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