Study of people’s experiences of infant-feeding while living with HIV informs new UK health guidelines

The Nourish-UK study, on which Bakita is a lead researcher, explores how new mothers/birthing parents living with HIV make decisions around feeding their babies in the UK.

The findings are of great significance for British HIV Association (BHIVA) infant feeding guidelines. Notably, the study reveals that these guidelines are often not reflected in participants’ experiences, and many women reported a lack of information around their infant feeding options. Data suggests some healthcare professionals (HIV and non-HIV specialists) are either unaware of updated guidelines or are unwilling to implement them in practice. Such professionals, part of multidisciplinary team supporting pregnant women and mothers with HIV, require specific training and support regarding BHIVA’s infant feeding guidance.

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