Not Signed In - Breastfeeding safer for some HIV-infected mothers
Tue, 27 Feb 2007 02:10 AM EST
... LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Breast-feeding, which helps build a baby's immune system, may be the best option for HIV-infected mothers in developing countries, despite the risk of transmitting the virus that causes AIDS to their babies, according to new studies presented on Monday. ...
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