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Is it possible to have an hiv negative child?
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Yes: Hiv +ve mothers need to be on antiretroviral medication to reduce HIV viral load as low as possible, prolonged labor & breastfeed ing after birth should be avoided. This reduces risk down to about 1 - 2%. Prosective HIV +ve fathers can have their sperm washed (expensive) and partner can then be impregnanted by artificial insemination.
Answered 6/10/2014
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