I'm starting a new monthly series about mothers that have changed the world. Whether it be by changing the way we think, the way we live, or the way we treat each other. I've been thinking a lot lately about how the word mother gets thrown around to people who are truly not qualified for the title. We tend to focus on these females in our conversations and in the the news media. I want to take away the focus on these woman and focus on women that epitomize the word, Ama (Mother.) The news has … [Read more...]
Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission and Breastfeeding
July 31, 2011 |
I've had discussions recently that compelled me to write something on this issue. I think that a lot of people either have no knowledge of this topic, or have misinformation. Breastfeeding is a valid option for HIV positive women in developing parts of the world. It is potentially the best option if the HIV+ mothers are on ARV treatment and their viral load is low. However, this is not always possible for women in areas where HIV medication is not continually available. By … [Read more...]
