Question

Hiv can be transmitted from mother to fetus, and approximately 1/3 of infected infants will die within a few years of birth. the risk of mother-infant transmission can be significantly reduced if the infected mother ______ while she is pregnant.

Answer 1

If a woman takes HIV medicines during pregnancy and childbirth and her baby receives HIV medicines for 4 to 6 weeks after birth, the risk of transmitting HIV can be lowered to 2% or less. Most HIV medicines are safe to use during pregnancy, and don't increase the risk of birth defects.

In general, the infected mother should simply stay healthy and intake HIV medicines while she is pregnant.