Question

I am breastfeeding with a high viral load?

22 August 2024. Related: All topics, Children, Pregnancy.

Hi there, I am HIV positive an my viral load is high at 33,368 copies/mL and am breastfeeding.

My newborn tested negative at first test can she test positive on the second test?

Hi there

What does your doctor say about your viral load?

Also, was your viral load detectable during the pregnancy and at birth?

If yes, then please talk to your doctor about starting a new treatment that could bring your viral load down quickly,

Please also ask about support to use formula milk to feed your baby. This will be the safest was to keep the HIV risk fro your baby low.

Is your baby also being given meds to keep this risk low?

Please send me anyoth email if you want to let me know how this goes.