Question

Can I have a baby if I have AIDS?

19 February 2008. Related: All topics, Children, Pregnancy.

Answer

Answer: Simon Collins

The short answer to your question is yes. Many women who are HIV positive have used antiretroviral treatment for over a decade. The benefits of the treatment are for the mothers health as well as reducing the risk of the baby becoming HIV positive to almost zero.

You can check out the i-Base guide on HIV, pregnancy and women’s health for any other treatment and pregnancy questions you may have.