Permanent contraindication to breast feeding is recommended in
ExplanationMaternal infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is considered a contraindication for breastfeeding in developed countries. When the mother has active tuberculosis, syphilis, or varicella, restarting breastfeeding may be considered after therapy is initiated. If a woman has herpetic lesions on her breast, nursing and contact with the infant on that breast should be avoided. Women with genital herpes can breastfeed. Proper hand-washing procedures should be stressed. There are limited numbers of medical contraindications for breastfeeding, including pediatric metabolic disorders such as galactosemia, and infants with phenylketonuria, although infants with the latter may alternate breastfeeding with special protein-free or modified formulas.
