Which of the following results in the least veical transmission of HIV?
Forceps delivery
Normal delivery
Breast feeding
Cesarean Section
Caesarean section before onset of labour and rupture of membranes approximately halves the risk of mother-to-child transmission. Timing Transmission rate During pregnancy 5-10% During labour and delivery 10-15% During breastfeeding 5-20% Overall without breastfeeding 15-25% Overall with breastfeeding to six months 20-35% Overall with breastfeeding to 18-24 months 30-45%