A Review of Updated Guidelines on Breastfeeding with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Using Relational Decision-Making and Intellectual Humility to Support Infant Feeding Choices

This article summarizes the updated guidelines on breastfeeding with HIV with an emphasis on using relational decision-making and intellectual humility to support the conversation around infant feeding choices. The complex cultural experiences and historical disparities that influence these decisions are highlighted, along with an overview of the recent changes to recommendations for breastfeeding in people with HIV. The article describes individualized clinical scenarios that consider infant feeding decisions, outlines communication and support strategies for health care providers, and proposes a relational decision-making model to guide discussions on infant feeding options.