Just diagnosed and pregnant?

If you choose to go ahead with the pregnancy, you have a very good chance of having a baby who does not have HIV.

You will need to work out a treatment plan with your doctor. You will probably need to start taking anti-HIV treatment (antiretroviral drugs, or ARV [1]A medication or other substance which is active against retroviruses such as HIV. for short) after week twelve of your pregnancy.

If your doctor has not had experience in working with HIV positive pregnant women, you may want to ask for a referral to someone who has. There is a doctors’ group called the Australasian Society for HIV Medicine (ASHM [2]Australasian Society for HIV Medicine. The peak Australasian organisation representing the medical and health sector in HIV/AIDS and related areas. ) that can help you find the right person.