Question
Do I continue ARV treatment after my pregnancy?
19 May 2013. Related: All topics, Pregnancy.
Im HIV positive pregnant lady and my CD4 is above 350 and I am on Atroiza.
Will i continue with Atroiza after birth even if my CD4 count will still be above 350?
Answer
This is something to discuss with your doctor.
Some people continue taking ARVs after their baby is born, especially if their CD4 count is still close to 350. Some people continue treatment because they like being on treatment, and they see no point to taking what might only be a short break.
If your CD4 count is much higher – perhaps over 500 – then it is easier to decide to stop treatment if this is your choice.
Atroiza is a generic version of Atripla.
The i-Base guide to HIV and pregnancy includes info on this.
These links in the section “After the baby is born” may also be of interest.
- What will I need to consider for my own health?
- How and when will I know that my baby is HIV negative?
- Will my baby need to take HIV drugs after he/she is born?
- Will I need to use contraception after the baby is born?
Hi Ntombi,
The main drug in Atroiza is efavirenz. And here in the UK the recommendations say that efavirenz can be used in pregnancy without additional precautions. But it’s a good idea to talk to the doctor about your plans to have a baby. You can discuss what HIV treatment is right for you as an individual. Looking after your health is the best way to have a healthy HIV negative baby. Here’s the guide to HIV pregnancy and women’s health.
Hi I’m in atroiza is it safe for me to get pregnant
Hi Amy,
Yes you can use nevirapine when you’re pregnant. Other than this what else are you taking? For more info about pregnancy, please see here:
http://i-base.info/guides/pregnancy
Hi doc
Just find out that I’m preggies and I’m on nevirapine.Is it safe for my baby?I’ve been on them since 2010 and I’m still in a very good condition.
Hi Dominica,
People who are positive need to keep fit and healthy just like anyone else. Therefore, yes you can go to the gym. It’s good that you want to go.
If you decide to have a child, its important that you DON’T stop taking your meds. If you do, your viral load will rebound and the risk of transmitting HIV to your baby will increase.
For more about HIV and pregnancy, please see here:
http://i-base.info/guides/pregnancy
I’m a female of 22 years. I’m taking atrozia. MY CD4 is above 700. I want to have baby. I want to known what will happen if I fall pregnant. Will I need to stop taking my meds? Can I go to the gym.
Hi Rumbi, There’s a lot that can be done to protect your child from HIV.
Many HIV positive women all over the world have HIV negative babies because they are on modern HIV treatment (called ART). Taking ART, and getting an undetectable viral load by the time you deliver your baby, dramatically reduces the risk to your baby’s health.
Here in the UK it’s recommended that you bottle feed your baby too, because HIV can be transmitted through breastfeeding. However, the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends that – if you don’t have easy access to formula milk and clean bottles – you can breastfeed exclusively for the first 6 months. After 6 months your baby can be weaned onto a safe diet without breastfeeding.
You can find out more about HIV, women’s health and pregnancy in this guide:
http://i-base.info/guides/pregnancy
l’m HIV positive and I’m pregnant what can l do to prevent my child from HIV
hi today I was changed to ATROIZA and is it safe for me to fall pregnent is it possible
Hi,
It is safe for you to fall pregnant while taking Atroiza.
You can find more information about HIV and pregnancy here:
http://i-base.info/guides/pregnancy