HIV 101: Can I Still Have Kids If I’m HIV-Positive?

Yes. If you're a woman who is positive, medications can make it so you have less than a 1 percent chance of transmitting HIV to your unborn child. If you're a man, your sperm will need to be "washed" of HIV and then inseminated into your partner, wife, or surrogate. The main difference for couples is that you'll need a specialist who deals with HIV, fertility, and insemination. If you want to adopt, there are some new protections for HIV-positive parents-to-be that ensure you can't be discriminated against.