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How can an HIV mom have a healthy baby?

Mother-to-child transmission is an important route of HIV transmission. Natural conception is generally not recommended for women with HIV, but assisted reproduction is an option to reduce partner infection. If conception has already taken place, women can take the following measures during pregnancy to prevent their newborns from becoming infected with HIV and to have HIV-free babies:

Patients who are unfortunate enough to be infected with HIV should not give up on themselves. Patients who insist on taking antiretroviral drugs have a life expectancy that is no different from that of the general population. Being physically active and maintaining a sunny and healthy mindset are also guarantees to improve the quality of life.

In addition, China has a policy of "four exemptions and one care" for AIDS patients, which can reduce the spread of AIDS and help AIDS patients reintegrate into society:

1. Free antiretroviral treatment is provided to AIDS patients among farmers and those in economically disadvantaged groups in towns and cities;

2. Implementing free, anonymous blood testing in key areas where AIDS is prevalent, in order to accurately grasp the epidemic;

3. Free schooling for orphans of AIDS patients, with local governments being responsible for the costs involved;

4,Implementation of free AIDS counseling, screening and antiretroviral medication for pregnant women in model comprehensive AIDS prevention and treatment zones to reduce mother-to-child transmission

5. Including AIDS patients who have difficulties in their lives in the scope of government assistance, providing them with the necessary living relief in accordance with the relevant State regulations, and actively supporting AIDS patients with production capacity to participate in productive activities.


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It is best for people with HIV not to have babies. This is because one of the most important ways of spreading AIDS is through mother-to-child transmission. Mother and baby transmit nutrients through the umbilical cord, which has blood vessels, and the blood of the sick mother will be transmitted to the fetus through the umbilical cord, so it is inevitable that the virus will be transmitted to the fetus. Therefore, AIDS patients are advised not to conceive and give birth to the next generation, as it is not good for themselves and their children, and they should not jeopardize the next generation.

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