HIV medicines are safe to use during pregnancy. HIV medicines do not increase the risk of birth defects. Health care providers discuss the benefits and risks of specific HIV medicines when helping people with HIV decide which medicines to use during pregnancy or while they are trying to conceive. If an individual gets pregnant while on HIV medication, they should stay on that medication unless instructed to change by their health care provider.
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