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Baby-boomers living with HIV

Posted by Mondo, 6 Replies

Baby-boomers living with HIV

We lived through the fifties and sixties, with reminders from our parents to appreciate the things that they never had in the depression or during the war years. We survived the threat of nuclear war, free love, some... Read more »

HIv positive and having a baby

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

I just found out I am pregnant. But I'm positive and really worried. Will I get sicker? will my baby die? Does anyone know about this? laura K.

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We are both hiv positive. We want to have a baby.

Posted by Anonymous

My husband and I have been HIV positive for approximately one (1) year. We live in a caribbean country where people are grossly ridiculed for having the virus. We are afraid to go to any local doctors to obtain information re: the possibilty of us... Read more »

Looking 4 help on having a baby with hiv+ hubby

Posted by Charlie, 5 Replies

Can anyone give me some addvice on having children with my hubby who is positive.
We are living in the UK and have looked into sperm washing but we would have to pay 5,000 for each treatment which we cant aford to do so the only other option for us... Read more »

Re: HIV and having a baby

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I have also put a post on the Women's section but wanted to try here too.
My husband and I are both positive and are thinking about having children. Just wanted to hear from any couples out there who had gone thru this and what you would suggest,... Read more »

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I am HIV -, female. My husband is HIV +, male. we would like to have a baby. (PREGNANCY: HIV POSITIVE MALE AND HIV NEGATIVE FEMALE 2010)

Good Day. My husband told me a month ago that he got tested and he is HIV +. I also got tested and i am HIV -. We would still like to have a baby, in regard that i would not be infected, nor our child. Is there a way where this is possible. We are...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Yes, the safest and most effective way involves sperm washing and in vitro fertilization. See below.Dr. BobArtificial Insemination vs. In Vitro Fertilization Feb 25, 2010Hi Dr. Bob,My question is about starting a family through artificial... Read more »

chances of baby living

If I am infected with Aid/hiv should I let baby live. Do the baby have a chance at life or not....

Response from John L. Sullivan, M.D.

University of Massachusetts, Medical School

Yes, there is a good chance your baby is not infected; you should discuss this with your doctor; JLS.... Read more »

HIV+ husband- I am HIV- Baby together?

For the past 2 years we have been trying to have a child and we just found out that he is HIV+. I am negative. We still want to have a baby that is from the both of us. He is not on meds and is very healthy. What are my options and what are the cost...

Response from Katherine Luzuriaga, M.D.

University of Massachusetts, Medical School

There is always the risk of HIV transmission to you (and then possibly to your baby) through unprotected intercourse. This risk is reduced but not necessarily nil when a partner has a low viral load and/or is on antiviral treatment. In vitro... Read more »

hiv- woman & hiv+ man want to have a baby

Hello. I am an hiv neg woman wishing to have a baby with my hiv+ husband. I read your answer to 'Hiv+man, HIV- woman, IVF' and I found out that my egg could be harvested, fertilized and returned in me. I understand it is not completely...

Response from Brooks Jackson, M.D.

Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine

I do not know where you live, but Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD has an In Vitro Fertilization program run by Dr. Jairo Garcia. I know that the program has not performed such a procedure for an HIV discordant couple, but he is willing to... Read more »

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HIV & Me: A Woman's Guide to Living With HIV: Pregnancy and HIV

In the dark old days of the late 1980s and early 1990s, when little HIV treatment was available, having HIV dashed all hopes of motherhood. But today, with the right care, a woman with HIV can expect to lead a long and healthy life. So, if your... Read more »

HIV & Me: A Woman's Guide to Living With HIV: Up Close & Personal - Esmeralda

Esmeralda (not her real name) discovered that her husband had HIV only after his death, a few days after he had entered the hospital for the first time. The couple had been living in a small Mexican town. At first, his family didn't tell her what... Read more »

HIV & Me: A Guide to Living With HIV for Hispanics - Esmeralda

ESMERALDA (not her real name) discovered that her husband had HIV only after his death, a few days after he had entered the hospital for the first time. The couple had been living in a small Mexican town. At first, his family didn't tell her what... Read more »

This Month in HIV: Having a Baby When You're HIV Positive

This is Bonnie Goldman, editorial director of The Body. Welcome to This Month in HIV. Dramatic progress over the last 10 years in HIV medicine means that HIV-positive people can be expected to live an almost normal lifespan. With 75 percent of... Read more »

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