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Re: HIV AND NURSING
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"carol coughlin, RD" <[log in to unmask]>
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Lactation Information and Discussion <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Sat, 26 Aug 1995 10:02:56 -0400
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HIV can be transmitted to the baby via nursing. The chances of an infamt
being HIV positive from fetal to maternal transfer is sabout 1 out of 3. It
can be 1 out of 5 if Mom is being treated with AZT or other drugs.  Not every
baby who is nursed will get HIV this way, but since this discease is 100%
fatal and is a terrible, lingering, way to have to exit this earth, this is
truly one instance where breastfeed is contra indicated.

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