Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Will The Child Get Infected Of HIV Because Mother Is HIV Positive ?
i am hiv positive pregnant woman, worried about my baby being infected by taking medication and what does it mean when doctor said only formula she should take
Wed, 18 May 2011
User's Response
Hi dear
Welcome to HealthcareMagic.
The chances of infection are high when in womb and during delivery.Breastfeeding also carries a risk of transmitting.So , where HIV viral load is high , formula foods are encouraged o avoid transmission to kid .
Take care.
Welcome to HealthcareMagic.
The chances of infection are high when in womb and during delivery.Breastfeeding also carries a risk of transmitting.So , where HIV viral load is high , formula foods are encouraged o avoid transmission to kid .
Take care.
I find this answer helpful
Note: Get personalized answers to your HIV related queries You can choose to talk face to face with your doctor. Book a Video Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Breastfeeding
Loading Online Doctors....