Hiv Aids During Pregnancy

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90 Million Girls Worldwide Missing Primary School Education Because of HIV/AIDS, Pregnancy, Other Factors, UNICEF Report Says

About 90 million girls worldwide are not receiving primary school education, compared with 25 million boys, because of factors including HIV/AIDS, early marriage and teen pregnancy, according to a UNICEF report released Friday, the AP/ Seattle... Read more »

So-Called "Global Gag Rule" Has Made HIV/AIDS, Pregnancy Prevention More Difficult for Women Worldwide, Opinion Piece Says

Some U.S. policies, such as the so-called "global gag rule," have "made it harder for women in Africa and elsewhere to prevent HIV/AIDS and unwanted pregnancies," Elizabeth Maguire, president of the nongovernmental organization Ipas and former... Read more »

Majority of Young Adults Support Abstinence Programs to Prevent HIV/AIDS, Unplanned Pregnancies, Harris Poll Says

A majority of young adults ages 18 to 29 supports abstinence education as a method to prevent HIV/AIDS, and about half support the method to prevent unplanned pregnancy, according to a recent Harris Poll, the Washington Times reports. According... Read more »

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pregnancy and aids/hiv

IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ARE PREGNANT WOMEN REQUIREDTO TAKE HIV/AIDS TEST?...

Response from Katherine Luzuriaga, M.D.

University of Massachusetts, Medical School

In the U.S., HIV testing is not required. However, because HIV is one of the most common infections that can be passed from mom to baby, routine testing of pregnant women for HIV (along with testing for other infections such as syphilis, hepatitis,... Read more »

Children and aids (SPERM WASHING) (PREGNANCY) (POSITIVE PREGNANCY)

I was wondering if a man who has AIDs is able to impregnate his wife safely...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Yes. A variety of techniques have been developed to significantly reduce the possibility of transmitting HIV to a wife or fetus. These techniques involve sperm washing and in vitro fertilization. See below.Good luck.Dr. BobPlease help me... Read more »

I am HIV -, female. My husband is HIV +, male. we would like to have a baby. (PREGNANCY: HIV POSITIVE MALE AND HIV NEGATIVE FEMALE 2010)

Good Day. My husband told me a month ago that he got tested and he is HIV +. I also got tested and i am HIV -. We would still like to have a baby, in regard that i would not be infected, nor our child. Is there a way where this is possible. We are...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Yes, the safest and most effective way involves sperm washing and in vitro fertilization. See below.Dr. BobArtificial Insemination vs. In Vitro Fertilization Feb 25, 2010Hi Dr. Bob,My question is about starting a family through artificial... Read more »

HIV and Pregnancy (ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION, 2010) (PREGNANCY, POSITIVE FEMALE AND NEGATIVE MALE, 2010)

I am an HIV Positive Female my Husband is Negative, i am on medication since last two years my regime are ( Nevrapine, zidovidine, lamividine)planning for a baby what can be a safe methods, so can be a pregnant and my Husband will remain HIV...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Yes, it is certainly possible to have a safe pregnancy. There are really two issues to consider:1. Not putting your husband at risk for HIV. This is best accomplished by artificial insemination. (See below.)2. Preventing mother-to-child HIV... Read more »

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AIDS & Pregnancy

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

would hiv show up after 2 years or is that too soon.do they test during pregnancy?

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HIV and pregnancy

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

My friend and I want to have a baby but he's HIV+ and I'm not can we still do this without me contracting HIV? I don't know what is out there medically

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HIV and Pregnancy Article

Posted by Anonymous

Just thought I'd mention an informative article on HIV and pregnancy:

http://www.bellaonline.com/health_and_fitness/diseases_and_illnesses/aids/hiv/articles/art980803050366.htm

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research on HIV & pregnancy

Posted by doccnm

Research Study

Are you pregnant or have you recently had a baby? Are you HIV positive? Participants needed to share their experience of being HIV positive and pregnant.

Whats involved?
I am located in the NYC area and can only travel to those in the... Read more »

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