Question

Do ARVs reduce the risk of transmission to babies?

7 July 2021. Related: All topics, HIV transmission, Pregnancy.

I’m living with HIV and have been taking treatment for 6 years. I’m pregnant now, so I want to know with this new pills acriptega will it protect my unborn baby from getting infected?

Answer

Answer: Lisa Thorley

Thanks for getting in touch.

When someone is positive and pregnant it’s important that they take ARVs. You’re taking them which is great.

ARVs reduce the risk of transmission to babies as the following guide explains: https://i-base.info/guides/pregnancy