<s>[INST] What is my viral load and why is it important? [/INST] Your viral load is the amount of HIV that you have in your body. A high viral load means there is a greater risk of passing HIV to your fetus and a greater risk of you becoming sick. Your viral load should be watched carefully throughout your pregnancy.

If you have a low viral load, it is still possible to pass HIV to your fetus. But taking medications helps reduce that risk. Source: ACOG. Link: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/hiv-and-pregnancy . Field: Infectious Disease. Disease: HIV </s>