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Question

How can I get pregnant when I am HIV positive?

25 October 2011. Related: All topics, Pregnancy.

Can you please give me information on the right procedure in getting pregnant when you are HIV positive?

Answer

Answer: Angelina Namiba

Thank you for your question.

There are different options as regards getting pregnant when you are HIV positive.

The options take into consideration whether your partner is also HIV positive or whether they are HIV negative.

As you have not indicated this in your email, I am sending you our general guide on HIV, pregnancy and women’s health. The guide includes detailed information on the various options available. Please follow this link to this guide to HIV and pregnancy for more information.

Best wishes

271 comments

  1. Lindiwe •

    Helo I am married also have hiv my partner is negative so we thinking of having kids but we don’t know how because we are using condom ..plz help

  2. Lisa Thorley •

    Hi Themba.

    Please see Q’s 6, 9 and 14 here: http://i-base.info/qa/what-are-the-most-asked-questions

  3. Themba •

    Hi lm hiv positive n my husband is negative so how could we hav babies bcz now lm just 30years and l dnt want to take wrong steps?help!!

  4. Lisa Thorley •

    Hi Anitha,

    Please see Q’s 6, 9 and 14 here: http://i-base.info/qa/what-are-the-most-asked-questions

  5. anitha •

    hi i am hiv positive but my partner is negative . I told him about my status but he still wants a baby regardless of my status .what do i need to do to conceive?

  6. Roy Trevelion •

    Hi Juliana,

    Being HIV positive means you can still get pregnant. But are you taking HIV treatment (ART)?

    Taking ART is the best way to protect your baby from HIV. It can protect your partner too if they are HIV negative.

    Here’s the i-Base guide to HIV, pregnancy and women’s health. It explains what to do if you already know you are HIV positive and decide to have a baby.

  7. JULIANA •

    HOW CAN I GET PREGNANT WHEN AN HIV POSITIVE HELP ME PLS

  8. Lisa Thorley •

    Hi Granny,

    You being positive won’t be the reason why you haven’t yet conceived. If you’re having fertility issues, this needs to be discussed with a doctor.

  9. Granny •

    I have hiv + for 7 years now, I would like to know can I conceive because I have been trying for almost a 4 years now but nothing has happened. Please advice.

    Thanks

  10. Lisa Thorley •

    Hi Akhanya,

    You being positive won’t be the reason for why you’ve not yet conceived. If you’re having issues please see a fertility specialist.

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