Breast feeding is contraindicated in

Contraindications to breastfeeding are those conditions that could compromise the health of the infant if breast milk from their mother is consumed. One example of this is galactosemia. This is. If the mother has HIVor antiviral therapy, untreated active tuberculosis, Human T-lymphotropic virus 1or II, uses illicit drugs, or mothers undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment. Breastfeeding contraindication are situations where the mother has conditions such as an addiction or disease that would make it harmful to the baby, should the baby be breastfed. Breast milk contains many nutrients that formulas in store shelves do not have which makes breast feeding a healthier and ideal way to feed an infant. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition