Question

I’m pregnant, do I need to take ARVs?

7 August 2019. Related: All topics, Pregnancy.

I’ve just found out that I’m pregnant. I’m not on ARVs. Can you use medication other than ARVs?

Answer

Answer: Lisa Thorley

Thanks for getting in touch.

When a positive woman is pregnant, it’s really important that they use ARVs. Not only will the ARVs help the woman, they will also reduce the risk of transmission to their baby. There’s more about this here: https://i-base.info/guides/pregnancy

Only ARVs can help reduce the risk of transmission to your baby.