When is breastfeeding contraindicated?

1. Infant has hypertension
2. Mother has a history of treated tuberculosis
3. Mother is HIV positive or has AIDS
4. Mother has a history of treated herpes


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Explanation: 3. Breastfeeding is contraindicated when the mother is HIV positive or has AIDS and is counseled against breastfeeding.

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