Did you know that as we speak many children born to mums who are HIV positive are free from the infection? Yes! This is a fact! The reality. With these simple steps a mum who is positive can have a child who is negative! This is good to know
✔️ Get tested! Every one should test for it. Its free
✔️ Once you get pregnant you are tested twice before pregnancy ends.
✔️If it’s positive you are immediately put on antiretroviral medications. Once you take it, the viral load decreases and the possibility of passing the infection to your child decreases.
✔️Regular and specialized antenatal care is very crucial. Attend an antenatal clinic and report early when you have any infection or concern.
✔️You will need skilled delivery to help reduce the chances of passing the virus to the new born baby. Deliver in a hospital
✔️After birth, the baby is also put on medication starting on the day of birth. It also reduces the chances of acquiring the infection from the mum.
✔️ ️Mother can breastfeed exclusively as long as she is on the medications and the baby as well on her medication. She should also eat nutritious meals and maintain good personal hygiene.
✔️If you tested negative it doesn’t mean you are free, you can never get it if you do not practice safe sex, we are all vulnerable and remember the ABC’s to prevent HIV transmission.
✔️Partner and family support is very important, be there to support them emotionally and remind them of their appointments.
Be open, speak to your doctor or midwife about all your concerns. There is support in our various health facilities to help you stay healthy.
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