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I Am Curious To Know How Having A Baby With The Virus Works. Can It Be Natural, If Yes Is Your Partner At Risk Of Having The Virus If You UU

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September 18
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If you are HIV-positive and are pregnant or planning to conceive, it is possible to have a healthy pregnancy without passing HIV to your partner or child. Here are some key points:

- ART (Antiretroviral Therapy): Taking ART can help you maintain an undetectable viral load, which significantly reduces the risk of Show Full Answer

If you are HIV-positive and are pregnant or planning to conceive, it is possible to have a healthy pregnancy without passing HIV to your partner or child. Here are some key points:

- ART (Antiretroviral Therapy): Taking ART can help you maintain an undetectable viral load, which significantly reduces the risk of transmission.
- Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U): If you are undetectable on ART, you do not transmit HIV to your partner.
- Consult Your Doctor: Work with your doctors to establish a treatment regimen before and during pregnancy to ensure the health of both you and your baby.

Always consult with your healthcare provider to tailor the best plan for your specific situation.

September 18
A myHIVteam Member

As a Female who has had a child since my diagnosis I can tell you that as long as you take your medication, opt for a Cesarean section, do not breast feed, and take it easy your child can be free of the virus. My daughter is 8 now and is hiv- and I thank God and my doctors everyday. If you want to talk to someone who has lived that stressful time I am available

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