Question
Can HIV positive people have children?
18 November 2017. Related: All topics, Pregnancy.
My viral load is undetectable, can I have a child? Will my child be OK?
Answer
Thanks,
There’s no reason why you being positive should be an issue with regards to having children. Women all over the world who are positive have kids. For more info please see Q6 here:
https://i-base.info/qa/what-are-the-most-asked-questions
Our HIV and pregnancy guide also has some really helpful info:
https://i-base.info/guides/pregnancy
With regards to if you baby will be OK or not, no one can answer that question. However, being on meds and having an undetectable viral load reduces to the risks.
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