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Question

I’m positive and pregnant. I don’t know my partners status. Is there a risk?

4 February 2019. Related: All topics, HIV transmission, Pregnancy.

I’m positive, pregnant and on medication. I don’t know what my partners status is. Is my baby at risk?

Answer

Answer: Lisa Thorley

Thanks for getting in touch.

If a baby is going to contract HIV, its from their mothers. The status of their father doesn’t have any impact on a childs possible status.

Your partner if he hasn’t tested should test. This is because he may also be positive.

2 comments

  1. Roy Trevelion •

    Hi Wisdom,

    The best way to help protect your baby’s health is for your partner to be on HIV treatment (ART). Women around the world have taken ART safely in pregnancy now for over 20 years.

    Here is the guide to HIV pregnancy and women’s health. Has your partner started ART? Looking after your partner’s health using ART can help protect your baby from HIV.

  2. wisdom •

    I am negative and my is positive and she is pregnant,what is the risk of the baby