Question

My husband is positive and I am negative, can we have a child?

9 November 2016. Related: All topics, Pregnancy.

Whay must I do to fall pregnant since my husband is positive and i’m negative?We have been using a condom and now we’ve decide to have a baby.

Answer

Answer: Lisa Thorley

Thanks for getting in touch.

Being HIV positive should not be a barrier to having children. Please see question 6 here:
https://i-base.info/qa/what-are-the-most-asked-questions

You mention that you use condoms. If your husband is on treatment, the risks of transmission are close to zero. Please see the results from the PARTNER study:
https://i-base.info/htb/30108