Having A Baby With An Hiv Negative Partner

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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 »

HIV POSITIVE AND PARTNER NEGATIVE

I have been with my husband since 2002. Since then we have been trying for a baby. Unfortunately... Read more »

Response from Richard Cordova III »

my partner is hiv positive and i'm negative.

What are the chances of me being infected if my partner's viral load is not detectable? His... Read more »

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One partner Positive, One negative

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

I would appreciate communicating with someone who is in hetrosexual relationship where one member is hiv+ and one hiv-. New to this don't know where to start for information. Would also appreciate e-mails.

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chat rooms for negative partners?

Posted by Anonymous, 7 Replies

Hi
I'm new here, my husband was diagnosed 8 weeks ago. I'm negative. He was infected before we were married but didn't know. I would really like to chat with people in a similar situation. Does anyone know of a chat room for HIV affected partners. We... Read more »

For anyone HIV+ with a negative partner.

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

My question is for anyone in a relationship where they are HIV+ and their partner is negative, or vice versa.
How do you keep you or your partner protected? Do you abstain from intercourse period or just always practice safe sex? What about... Read more »

A Negative Partner

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

My partner found out he was positive a week into our relationship, I have regular checks and am negative.

Can anyone please tell me if there are any support groups for HIV negative people who have a positive partner?

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