Question
Is my unborn baby safe?
4 December 2022. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load, HIV transmission, Pregnancy, Sero different couples.
Hi I need help. I have this partner, is HIV positive and I’m not. My problem is I’m pregnant, I just find out. Now that my partner is positive and he has started to used ARV’s. My question is my unborn baby is going to be safe?
Answer
Hi, how are you?
Congratulations on your pregnancy. Have you recently tested yourself for HIV?
As long as you are HIV negative, there is no risk to baby.
While you are waiting for your husbands ARVs to work, using a condom will prevent further risk of HIV transmission. When he has a viral load below 200 you will not need a condom as there is no risk of transmission. This is explained by U=U.
Josh.