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Passing HIV to your baby

Can you pass HIV to your baby?

Yes, women who are HIV positive can pass the infection to their newborn babies. However, there is treatment that can significantly reduce the risk of infecting your baby with HIV. An undetectable viral load reduces the chances of passing HIV to your baby. A woman can pass the infection during pregnancy or labor and by breastfeeding.

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