I have been hiv + for 5 years now all the
times my cd count has been great I am not
on any medication but there is my
question want to have a baby is it a
good idea number 2 is I used to have like
a tiny pimple when I am due for my periods
and will disappear after but now it grows
bigger and becomes more painful and last
for dy but goes away on its own what could
it be does it mean my immune system is
getting run down or what
what are the chances of passing that to
the baby . I know there is less chances
of passing it onto the baby but each day I
hope one day there is going to be a cure
my thank goes to all out there who are
making living with hiv better u deserve a
thank you keep up the good work
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jeannine_29
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 28 Jul 2006 Posts: 117 Location: Granite Bay, CA
Tulla Posted: 09-02-06 12:28pm
I just did some quick/brief research.
One web site I found said that you can
pass hiv to the baby through pregnancy,
birth and breast feeding. If not on meds
breastfeed babies have a 20-45% chance of
being infected. If taking meds, this can
help alittle. Another site said if hiv +
you have a 25-30% chance of this this to
the baby.
I understand that you want to have a baby,
but think of the possible complications if
you do! There is a good chance you will
pass this on to your child. Do you want
that? Think of the "possible"
complications the child could have. This
should take some serious thought before
you proceed. Good luck to you!
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kiklis2k
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Posts: 88
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Its Sad to Note Though Posted: 09-05-06 00:26am
I do wish you could have a baby without
passing on the infection. However, there
are risk factors much higher than the
happiness. So, please consider to think
carefully before taking a decision.
Becoming a mother is a gift of god, and
it's a unique blessing and one that god
has provided. I hold any mother with a
great respect cause she has experience
what no one has, something beyond this
world
however also consider the aspects of a
child suffering due to the mother. You
could also think of other oppertunities
like adopting a child for yourself and
showing the care and affection to the
child.
