How is HIV transmitted from mother to child during pregnancy?
A pregnant woman living with HIV can pass on the virus to her baby during pregnancy, childbirth and through breastfeeding.
If you are a woman living with HIV, taking antiretroviral treatment correctly during pregnancy and breastfeeding can virtually eliminate the risk of passing on the virus to your baby.
Attending antenatal appointments means you can get tested for HIV and if needed receive treatment and medical advice to help keep you and your baby healthy.
