How To Have Children With An Hiv Partner

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HIV+ partner and children

My partner is HIV+ and I have tested negative. We are going to get married this year and we really want to have children.How do we go about this and is there a way he can still impregnate me without passing on the disease?...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

Several clinics have explored ways to enable discordant couples to conceive while protecting the HIV-negative partner against infection. Various groups have been studying assisted reproduction techniques such as sperm washing, intrauterine... Read more »

Sex with HIV Negative Partner

I was tested positive but my hubby is negative, but i want children, what will i do about this... Read more »

Response from Keith Henry, M.D. »

having a baby with an HIV positive partners

My husband is positive and on ART. How can I conceive and have a healthy negative child and also... Read more »

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UNICEF, Baylor Partner to Expand Treatment to HIV-Positive Children in Africa

UNICEF and the Baylor College of Medicine on Tuesday announced they formed a partnership to expand access to antiretroviral drugs and other treatments for HIV-positive children in Africa, the Houston Chronicle reports (Hopper, Houston... Read more »

UNICEF, Baylor Partner to Increase Access to Treatment Among HIV-Positive Children in 120 Countries

UNICEF and the Baylor International Pediatric AIDS Initiative on Thursday in New York City are scheduled to sign a partnership agreement aimed at expanding access to antiretroviral drugs and other treatments among HIV-positive children to 120... Read more »

Peace Corps, Save the Children Partner on Health

A new Memorandum of Understanding between the Peace Corps and Save the Children will allow the two groups to collaborate on resources for HIV/AIDS, nutrition and education, according to a Peace Corps press release (5/3). Back to other news for May... Read more »

Talking With Your Children About HIV: HIV Awareness for Children

Table of Contents Introduction The Facts About HIV Starting the Discussion Talking to Children of Different Ages Taking Care of Yourself Related Info Sheets by The Well Project Introduction HIV is a tough subject for parents,... Read more »

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HIV- partner insensitive to my HIV+ status

Posted by Anonymous, 7 Replies

I was diagnosed with HIV in 1986. My partner is HIV- and we have been together over 15 years. We have struggled through many issues over the years but he is starting to go to the club frequently. I can't physically keep up with his activities and... Read more »

Your partner has HIV+ & you don't? Talk to me

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

My husband and I have been married for 8 years, we have a 7 year old daughter. My husband was diagnosed in July with HIV and PCP. He has since been diagnosed with AIDS. I've tested negative twice since. We're working through it but it's hard. I'm... Read more »

what is it like to live with an HIV+ partner?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

what is it like to live with an HIV+ partner? Like many of you, I
have a story that is both sad and beautiful. Last year while
vacationing in Africa I met the woman of my dreams. It was like
magic, we are from two very different cultures but that... Read more »

Survey: HIV- women desiring children with HIV+ man

Posted by Poppy

BAPAC, Bay Area Perinatel AIDS Center is conducting an online survey for HIV- women, desiring to have children with an HIV+ male partner. The goal of this survey is to collect data which will be useful in educating couples, physicians,... Read more »

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