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Detailed explanation-1: -Frequency of Perinatal HIV Transmission Without treatment, 25 to 30% of babies born to a mother living with HIV will get HIV. However, if mothers are aware of their HIV infection and treated along with their infants, the chances of the infant getting HIV are less than 2%.

Detailed explanation-2: -Yes, it’s possible for an HIV-positive woman to give birth to a baby who does not have HIV. If you’re HIV-positive and are pregnant, you should consult a health care provider who knows about HIV disease. Without treatment, about 25 percent of babies born to women with HIV are also infected.

Detailed explanation-3: -PEPFAR has enabled 5.5 million babies to be born HIV-free to mothers living with HIV. The program has provided critical care and support for 7 million orphans, vulnerable children, and their caregivers so they can survive and thrive.

Detailed explanation-4: -During pregnancy, HIV can pass through the placenta and infect the fetus. During labor and delivery, the baby may be exposed to the virus from a woman’s blood and other fluids. When a woman goes into labor, the amniotic sac breaks (her water breaks). Once this occurs, the risk of transmitting HIV to the baby increases.