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Counselling for infant feeding decisions After completing this session participants will be able to: describe the elements to be considered for counselling.

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1 Counselling for infant feeding decisions After completing this session participants will be able to: describe the elements to be considered for counselling on infant feeding in relation to HIV list the different feeding options available to HIV-positive mothers 18/1

2 Counselling for infant feeding in relation to HIV Pregnant or recently-delivered woman in contact with the health services Unknown HIV status Tested negative Tested positive Encourage testing Counsel and encourage breastfeeding Counsel on infant feeding Discuss all options available 18/2

3 Infant feeding options from 0-6 months for HIV-positive women Infant feeding options from 0-6 months Replacement feeding when AFASS: Commercial infant formula Home modified animal milk with a micronutrient supplement Exclusive breastfeeding Other breast-milk options: Expression and heat- treatment Wet-nursing (breastfeeding by an HIV-negative woman) [Milk banks] Early cessation when RF becomes AFASS 18/3

4 Replacement feeding is the process of feeding a child who is not breastfeeding with a diet that provides all the nutrients the child needs until the child is fully fed on family food 18/4


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