Mothers suffering from certain infectious diseases must avoid breastfeeding. In addition, breastfeeding is not allowed in the following circumstances:
- If the mother is infected with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus).
- If the mother is under any medication that can harm the baby.
- Mother undergoing radiation therapy.
- Mothers with active or untreated tuberculosis infections.
- Mother using illegal drugs.
- Mothers with human T-cell infections.
- Babies who cannot digest breastmilk.