An HIV-positive person can get pregnant naturally and have children who will not have HIV.
Getting pregnant naturally
If you are receiving successful treatment for HIV, you can have sexual intercourse without a condom.
It is advisable to talk with a doctor and with your partner if you want to have sexual intercourse without a condom.
If getting pregnant naturally is not possible
If it is not possible to get pregnant in a natural way, there is another option:
If the man has HIV
If the woman has HIV
Pregnancy and HIV
A pregnant woman with HIV has to take medicines during pregnancy and delivery. Then the risk of the baby getting infected will be very low.
The baby is most often born naturally. If the doctor believes that this is safest, the baby will be born by caesarean section (surgical delivery).
The baby needs to be given medicines after birth.
The mother should not breast-feed her child. The breast-milk contains the HIV virus. There are other ways to bond with your baby.
HIV-positive mothers get free formula the first year
If you are HIV-positive, you are entitled to free infant formula for the first year. The municipality where you live or stay is responsible for ensuring that you receive this in a simple and accessible way. The municipality must also provide you with 10 baby bottles and 10 teats free of charge.
Remember to discuss this with your midwife or doctor during your prenatal check-ups before giving birth. You can also contact HivNorge for assistance and more information.
