In the year 2020, it was estimated that around 258,000 women in the United States were living with HIV, and approximately 7,000 women received an HIV diagnosis in the preceding year.
The primary modes of HIV transmission for women typically involve engaging in unprotected sexual intercourse with an infected partner or sharing drug needles with someone who is HIV-positive.
During pregnancy, appropriate treatment can significantly reduce the risk of transmitting the infection from the mother to her baby. Opting for an elective C-section during delivery further lowers this risk.