In honor of World AIDS Day (December 1st) I would like to share a couple of interesting pieces of information. Formula is often used as an alternative when a mom has HIV/AIDS. Here in the US we have access to clean water to prepare formula. If you can't afford formula there are wonderful programs out there that will assist you. However, not the entire world is as fortunate as us. Fortunately we have some alternatives to provide babies affected by HIV/AIDS with breastmilk. The University of California has a video on safe breastmilk practices for moms with HIV. There is also a wonderful non-profit, International Breastmilk Project that collects milk of moms here in the US and sends it to other countries for babies affected by HIV/AIDS. Check out these websites that provide excellent solutions to an otherwise life or death situation!
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
World AIDS Day
Posted by Julie at 7:06 AM
Labels: AIDS, breastmilk, flash heating, formula, HIV, International Breastmilk Project
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So cool! They (IBMP) currently aren't accepting applications- they have enough milk, but I signed up to receive updates- I would LOVE to do this!! Thanks for the info.
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