The mothers shall give such to their offspring for two whole years, if the
father desires to complete the term. But he shall bear the cost of their food
and clothing on equitable terms. No soul shall have a burden laid on it greater
than it can bear. No mother shall be Treated unfairly on account of her child.
Nor father on account of his child, an heir shall be chargeable in the same
way. If they both decide on weaning, by mutual consent, and after due
consultation, there is no blame on them. If ye decide on a foster-mother for
your offspring, there is no blame on you, provided ye pay (the mother) what ye
offered, on equitable terms. But fear Allah and know that Allah sees well what
ye do.
(Al-Qur'an, 2-233 (Al-Baqara [The Cow])
Breast-Feeding Helps Shield Babies From HIV
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THURSDAY, March 29 (HealthDay News) -- By breast-feeding only, HIV-positive
mothers reduce the risk of postnatal HIV infection in their babies, South
African researchers report.
The study, published in the March 31 issue of The Lancet, also found that
early introduction of animal milk and solid foods while breast-feeding
increases the risk that infants will be infected with HIV, the virus that
causes AIDS.
The findings suggest that current World Health Organization, UNICEF and
UNAIDS infant-feeding guidelines need to be revised, said researchers from the
University of KwaZulu-Natal.
They found that infants of HIV-positive mothers who received formula milk in
addition to breast milk were nearly twice as likely to be infected by HIV as
infants who received breast milk only. The addition of solid foods increased
the risk of HIV infection in the infants 11-fold.
The death rate at three months for babies who were fed animal milk or solid
foods was more than double that of babies who received breast milk only, the
researchers found.
"The key finding of our study is the definite demonstration that early
introduction of solid foods and animal milks increases HIV transmission risks
compared with exclusive breast-feeding from birth. These data, together with
evidence that exclusive breast-feeding can be supported in HIV-infected women
(and uninfected women), warrant revision of the present UNICEF, WHO, and UNICEF
infant feeding guidelines that were revised in 2000," the study authors wrote.
More information
The U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has more about
HIV infection in infants and children.
- Robert Preidt
SOURCE: The Lancet, news release, March 29, 2007
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