Maternal health

In one trial, the risk of dying in the first 2 years after delivery was greater among HIV-infected women who were randomized to breastfeeding than among those who were randomized to formula feeding.⁵⁴ This result has yet to be confirmed by other research.

Women who do not breastfeed or stop breastfeeding early are at greater risk of becoming pregnant.

Recommendation: HIV-infected women should have access to information, follow-up clinical care and support, including family planning services and nutritional support. Family planning services are particularly important for HIV-infected women who are not breastfeeding.

Regimens of proven efficacy (randomized controlled clinical trials)