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AIDS/HIV Care
When You’re Pregnant and Have HIVLearn how to protect your unborn child
With proper care, you can lessen the chance of infecting your child. Your doctor may prescribe a number of drugs during your pregnancy and labor. Your newborn also may receive medication. Studies show this reduces their risk of getting HIV to less than 2 percent. Your doctor also may recommend a Cesarean section to help reduce the risk of transmitting the virus to your child during labor. HIV may also be transmitted through breast milk, so it’s important to talk to your doctor or nurse about alternatives to breastfeeding.
For more information or to schedule an appointment,
call 610-969-2400. This page last updated 4/7/08 09:29 AM
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Q: I am HIV positive and pregnant. Can I infect my baby?A: Having a baby can be stressful. But, if you’re pregnant and infected with HIV (the virus that causes AIDS), you have even more worries. You can rest easier knowing it’s possible for women with HIV to give birth to healthy, uninfected babies.
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