Question
How can I get pregnant when I am HIV positive?
25 October 2011. Related: All topics, Pregnancy.
Can you please give me information on the right procedure in getting pregnant when you are HIV positive?
Answer
Thank you for your question.
There are different options as regards getting pregnant when you are HIV positive.
The options take into consideration whether your partner is also HIV positive or whether they are HIV negative.
As you have not indicated this in your email, I am sending you our general guide on HIV, pregnancy and women’s health. The guide includes detailed information on the various options available. Please follow this link to this guide to HIV and pregnancy for more information.
Best wishes
I’m 33 and positive, can I have a child?
Hi Dorkie,
If you’re asking about pregnancy please see Q 6 here:
https://i-base.info/qa/what-are-the-most-asked-questions
and the following guide:
http://i-base.info/guides/pregnancy
My partner is negative while I’m positive.
Hi Moses,
If her viral load is undetectable, the risk of transmission is close to zero. For more info, please see here:
https://i-base.info/qa-on-the-partner-study/
I have sex with a HIV positive girl, she’s on treatment. Can I contract it?
Hi Bulelwa,
Please see Q6 here:
https://i-base.info/qa/what-are-the-most-asked-questions
You may also find the results from the PARTNER study helpful:
https://i-base.info/qa-on-the-partner-study/
Can you impregnant an HIV women without getting affected ?
Hi Molebogeng
ARV’s don’t interfere with a woman’s fertility. Therefore, you being positive isn’t an issue when it comes to trying to get pregnant.
If you’re having problems with conceiving, you should speak to your doctor about this.
I’m HIV positive so I want to know what are my chance of getting pregnant, I’m taking my medicine.
Hi Dimakatso,
HIV doesn’t affect a woman’s chances of getting pregnant. Therefore, you can have as many children as you choose to have.