Can people with AIDS get pregnant?

Written by Xie Ming Feng

Dermatology

Updated on September 22, 2024

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People with AIDS can become pregnant, as so far, no country's laws prohibit pregnancy in people with AIDS. However, there is a 25-30% chance of transmitting HIV to the baby if a person with AIDS becomes pregnant. Even with comprehensive intervention from medical staff, it is not 100% guaranteed that the baby will be healthy; there is still at least a 2% risk of the baby being infected. Therefore, we usually recommend that the patient terminate the pregnancy.

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