Advertisement
 |
  
|
  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Hiv Positive And Pregnant
Here's a taste of what TheBody.com has to offer on this topic:
Ask the Experts
HIV Positive and pregnant (CHOOSING AN HIV SPECIALIST 2009)I tested positive in 2006 and haven't gone for any check up's to check my cd4 count and now I'm pregnant and still afraid to go for a check up. My husband is also positive and we still have sex without a condom, what are the chances...
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hello,I find it terribly unfortunate and a bit sad that fear has prevented you from getting appropriate monitoring and treatment for your HIV disease. I hope you realize that by not getting the care you need, you are allowing the virus to replicate...
Read more »
HIV+ positive & becoming pregnantI am 39 year old women, diagnosed HIV+ in September 2002. As of July 2004, my tcells were 720 and... Read more »My spouse is HIV positive and we are trying to get pregnant?My spouse is HIV positive how can I get pregnant by him?... Read more »
Articles
HIV-Positive Pregnant Women Who Take One Dose of Nevirapine at Delivery Could Develop Drug-Resistant HIV, Study SaysHIV-positive pregnant women who take a single dose of the antiretroviral drug nevirapine at delivery to prevent vertical HIV transmission later could develop drug-resistant HIV, according to a study presented on Monday at the 11th Conference on... Read more »
Majority of HIV-Positive Pregnant Women in Developing World Lack Access to PMTCT Services, Report SaysTwo-thirds of HIV-positive pregnant women in the developing world do not have access to treatment to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission, which could lead to 370,000 new HIV cases annually among infants, according to a study released Thursday... Read more »
South Africa Project Improves Treatment for HIV-Positive Pregnant WomenA new project is launching to improve HIV-positive pregnant women's access to antiretroviral (ARV) therapy in Gugulethu, just outside of Cape Town. The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation awarded the project's head an International Leadership... Read more »
Namibia to Start Distributing Drugs to HIV Positive Pregnant WomenNamibian Health Minister Libertine Amathila said the ministry would begin distributing the drug nevirapine to pregnant HIV-positive women to prevent transmission of the virus to their babies. Studies show the drug can reduce HIV transmission during... Read more »
Connect With Others
Pregnant and HIV positive: Need support
Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies
I am a 32 year old woman. I found out that I was HIV positive in 1996. I had a 2 year old son and an eight month old at the time. I am pregnant now. I have NEVER taken any medication and I have never had a detectable viral load. I do not know any...
Read more »
pregnant with a positive husband
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
MY HUSBAND WAS DIAGNOSED AS BEING HIV+ A LITTLE OVER 6 MONTHS AGO--- WHAT A SHOCK TO SAY THE LEAST. NOT TO MENTION I WAS 7 MONTHS PREGNANT WITH OUR SECOND CHILD. SOME NIGHT AND DAYS WERE SO LONG I THOUGHT I NEVER WOULD MAKE IT BUT WE DID.AND OVER... Read more » Pregnant and False- positive
Posted by pregnant2009, 3 Replies
I am 9month pregnant and two weeks ago my Ob doctor ordered me a HIV test. Last week the result came in and it was positive. Then he took my blood again to confirm.I was shocked by the result. I didn't know whether the new born baby will be... Read more » Pregnancy and HIV false positive result
Posted by rustychaucer5968, 3 Replies
Hello everyone. I appreciate if anyone could answer my question regarding pregnancy and HIV False positive result.My wife may be pregnant and she may be obtaing her routine blood test. I once read that if a pregnant woman was to take a HIV test, the... Read more »
Tools
Advertisement Advertisement
Resource Centers
Guides for People With HIV
Related Topics
|
My Health Tracker
Assess Your Risk for HIV
Find Local HIV/AIDS Services
The Body: About The Body | Contact The Body | Content Policy | Content Providers | Advertise With Us | Site Map
Remedy Health Media: About Remedy Health Media | Contact Remedy Health Media | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
The Body is a service of Remedy Health Media, LLC, 250 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10107. The Body and its logos are trademarks of Remedy Health Media, LLC, and its subsidiaries, which owns the copyright of The Body's homepage, topic pages, page designs and HTML code. General Disclaimer: The Body is designed for educational purposes only and is not engaged in rendering medical advice or professional services. The information provided through The Body should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease. It is not a substitute for professional care. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem, consult your health care provider.
