The experiences of making infant feeding choices by African, Caribbean and Black HIV-positive mothers in Ontario, Canada.

Unlabelled: Mothers in HIV-endemic countries are advised to exclusively breastfeed their babies until six months because of lack of resources and better chances for child survival, while in developed countries, replacement feeding is advised. What are the experiences of HIV-positive women who migrate from HIV-endemic countries to developed countries, when making infant feeding choices?

Methods: In-depth interviews and focus group discussions with a total of 25 women living with HIV in Toronto and Hamilton, Ontario.

Results: Free infant formula alleviates the practical constraints in making infant feeding choices.