05/24/2026
It’s about time that caught up with . We have known this and now, proper guidance can be given to all families #
For many years, the guidance around HIV and breastfeeding was simple: do not breastfeed. That is beginning to change.
New guidance from American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists supports a more nuanced approach. When a parent is on antiretroviral therapy and has a sustained undetectable viral load, shared decision-making is now recommended.
The risk of transmission through human milk is low, but not zero. This is where thoughtful, evidence-based counseling matters. We’re moving from restriction to informed choice.
If your team is navigating these conversations, Laurel offers training to help providers feel clear, confident, and aligned with current research. DM us to chat.
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Breastfeeding in patients with human immunodeficiency virus: ACOG Clinical Practice Guideline No. 5. Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2024;143(5):e128-e141. https://doi.org/10.1097/AOG.0000000000005574