Question

I’m pregnant, my CD4 is 460 do I needs ARVs?

27 February 2017. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load, Pregnancy.

I’m 6 months pregnant and I’m HIV positive. My CD4 count is 430 do I have to take ARVs?

Answer

Answer: Lisa Thorley

Thanks for getting in touch.

All women how are HIV positive and pregnant need to and should be on ARVs. This is because its the ARVs that will help reduce the risk of transmission. For more info please see our HIV and pregnancy guide:

https://i-base.info/guides/pregnancy