Breastfeeding practices and perspectives in the setting of maternal HIV in high-income countries since the shift in the United States national guidelines: a scoping review

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The 2023 U.S. national guidelines for infant feeding in maternal HIV emphasize evidence-based counseling and shared decision-making.
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The review found variability in provider experiences and comfort levels regarding breastfeeding among people living with HIV.
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Emergent safety data supports breastfeeding among people living with HIV when maternal viral load is suppressed and ART is used.
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Counseling on infant feeding should be conducted by a multidisciplinary care team tailored to individual patient needs.
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The updated guidelines aim to optimize infant feeding counseling by being evidence-based, culturally sensitive, and free from bias.

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