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1. Lisa Thorley • 27 June 2020

   Hi Nomsa,

   Though ARVs need to be taken daily, missing a day won’t be an issue.

2. Nomsa • 27 June 2020

   I missed a day of arv and I’m breastfeeding will it affect my baby

3. Roy Trevelion • 27 April 2020

   Hi Nosipho,

   I’m sorry to hear about the electricity problem. Unexpected things like this can make us forget whether we’ve taken the ARVs or not.

   Missing just one dose occasionally is likely to be fine. Here is a link to tips about taking your meds on time.

   You can also talk to your doctor or nurse about how long you’re going to breastfeed your baby. They can give you the best advice on this.

4. Nosipho • 27 April 2020

   hai we had an electricty problem yesterday and i dont remember taking my ARVs im breastfeeding an 8 months bby will he be infected, i jst remembered all this should i take them now and tonight again at 8pm

5. Roy Trevelion • 5 February 2020

   Hi Nhanha,

   Being late or missing one dose during pregnancy will be fine. How is everything going? What HIV meds are you taking and how long have you been on treatment?

   Please let us know.

6. Nhanha • 5 February 2020

   I take my meds at 21:00pm and I fell asleep and woke up at 4am and I took my meds, will it infect the baby?

7. Roy Trevelion • 18 August 2019

   Hi Angela,

   Many congratulations on having a new baby.

   However, please talk to your doctor about this. Your doctor and clinic are best placed to support and advise you on your treatment, and your baby’s treatment.

   However, please see the guide to HIV pregnancy and women’s health. There’s a lots of info in this, including for after your baby is born.

8. Angela • 18 August 2019

   Hi l missed my ARVS for two days and lm breastfeeding a premature baby is it safe??

9. Lisa Thorley • 23 February 2018

   Hi Ashia,

   Giving your baby her medication 6hrs late isn’t going to increase her chances of being positive. If, however you can try and remember to give her medication at the right time that would help.

10. ashia • 23 February 2018

    I gave my infant The nevirapine syrup 6hours late, and I’m breastfeeding my viral load is undetectable and I take my ARV’s daily.does that mean my baby is positive