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Parenthood

Being on HIV treatment, with an undetectable viral load, lowers the chances of the baby being born with HIV to just 0.1%.

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Thinking about having a baby

If you follow medical advice closely, you’ll protect your baby from mother-to-child transmission. Read more about Thinking about having a baby
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HIV treatment during pregnancy

HIV treatment is a crucial way to prevent the virus passing from mother to baby during pregnancy or birth (this is called 'mother-to-child transmission' or MTCT, or vertical transmission). Read more about HIV treatment during pregnancy
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Preventing vertical transmission

Without the right treatment and care, a woman living with HIV can pass HIV on to her baby. This is called mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) or vertical transmission. Taking anti-HIV drugs can... Read more about Preventing vertical transmission

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