Question

Can a negative person have kids with a positive person?

2 June 2021. Related: All topics, HIV transmission, Pregnancy.

I’m negative and my partner is positive, is it possible for use to get pregnant without me being infected? I

Answer

Answer: Lisa Thorley

Thanks for getting in touch.

The simple answer is YES.

HIV status (positive or negative) doesn’t stop you having having kids.

The main difference is that the HIV positive person needs to take HIV treatment (ART). This is so viral load is undetectable when you conceive. If the woman is positive, ART also makes this safe for the baby during pregnancy and at birth.

Please see Q6 here:
https://i-base.info/qa/what-are-the-most-asked-questions