Many studies have shown that if there are no preventive measures, the rate of HIV transmission from mother to child during breastfeeding can be up to 30%. If there are not enough conditions to feed the child with formula milk instead, it is mandatory to breastfeed the child completely and absolutely should not let the child drink both breast milk and formula milk, because this has the potential to infect the child with HIV.

Caring for a child born to an HIV-infected mother is much more difficult than caring for a normal child. There are many issues that need to be addressed and clearly oriented during the care process to help limit the possibility of transmitting the HIV virus from mother to child.

If a pregnant woman is infected with HIV, the chance of passing the virus to her baby is very high. However, if a pregnant woman is infected with HIV, if it is detected, she will be given medication and other steps that can significantly reduce the risk of transmitting HIV to her baby.

Clinical manifestations of HIV/AIDS in children are mainly manifestations of opportunistic infections and tumors. Clinical manifestations will change in many organs and are often easily confused with many other diseases.

Pregnancy is a difficult, challenging but also extremely happy journey. For mothers who are unfortunately infected with HIV, the journey is even more difficult with countless worries about the health and future of the baby.

In Vietnam in recent years, there are about 3,000 children out of nearly 2 million newborns each year at risk of HIV infection from their mothers. However, there is one lucky thing, not all children born to HIV-infected mothers are infected with HIV. If we know how to prevent, care for and monitor properly, the number of HIV-infected children born to HIV-infected mothers will be significantly reduced.

The main route of HIV transmission in children is vertical transmission from their mothers. According to statistics, 90% of children are infected with HIV from their mothers before, during and after birth. When children are infected with HIV, the progression to AIDS is often faster than in infected adults.

Pregnancy and childbirth are the natural responsibilities of every woman. With the development of modern medicine, HIV-infected women still have the right and ability to become mothers if they are actively supported, guided and apply methods to prevent HIV transmission from mother to child.