For mothers who are HIV-negative:

  • Babies should begin breastfeeding as soon as possible after birth (preferably within the first hour) and continue for at least the first 6 months of life.
  • Colostrum, the first milk should be given to the baby, not thrown away.
  • The baby should be breastfeed exclusively for the first 6 months of life. Nothing else should be given to the baby to drink or eat during that time.
  • The baby should be breastfeed whenever s/he wants, day and night (on demand), which stimulates the breasts to produce an adequate supply of breast milk.
Last modified: Sunday, 20 July 2014, 9:38 PM