How Can Hiv Be Harmful To An Unborn Child

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Please help me...my unborn child depends on it.

I am pregnant and tested negative last month. However at my last ob/gyn visit when getting of the exam table I cut my bare toe on the part of the table that you step on to get off. It bleed a small amount. I did not mention it to my doctor...

Response from Brooks Jackson, M.D.

Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine

You are at no risk of contracting HIV this way. Stop worrying about it.BJ... Read more »

HIV negative for unborn baby

I am HIV positive; my wife is HIV negative we like to have a baby. If she gets pregnant by me, what... Read more »

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concerned for the unborn when with aids

If your pregnant and have aids how can your baby be protected when the doctor perscribes so much... Read more »

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C. »

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Will a child with hiv exhibit symptoms

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

If a child was born or contracted hiv as a child, would they eventually exhibit syptoms when they are older? I thought they would but read somewhere that a child got it as a baby (through pregnancy) and went all the way to college before they found... Read more »

adopting a child

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I am hiv+ and my husband of 4 years is negative. I was dignoised hiv+ when I went for physcials for adoption. This just shattered my dreams when my doctor told me it is not possible for us to adopt because I am hiv+. I have read a couple of... Read more »

AIDS mom & child

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

I was recently diagnosed with AIDS and found out that my 5 year old boy has AIDS as well. He should be entering kindergarten this year and my husband (who is negative) is especially concerned about putting our child in school and exposing him to... Read more »

Is it selfish to have a child

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Does anyone have any experience with sperm washing? My HIV
partner and I are considering the possibilities - I'd love to
hear any stories and or advice - many people believe we are being
selfish - "who would knowingly have a baby that will probably
g... Read more »

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