Hiv Risk From Mother To Child Birth

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

New Regimen Slashes Mother-to-Child HIV Risk: Study

According to a study presented Thursday at the 16th International AIDS Conference, the risk of mother-to-child HIV/AIDS transmission can be greatly reduced by combining drug treatment at the end of pregnancy and during delivery with alternatives to... Read more »

Nevirapine Reduces Risk of Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission in Repeat Pregnancies, Study Says

The antiretroviral drug nevirapine -- a low-cost medication that is used as a standard method of reducing mother-to-child HIV transmission in the developing world -- reduces the risk of vertical HIV transmission in repeat pregnancies, according to a... Read more »

Appropriate Treatment Methods Can Prevent Nearly All Risk of Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission, Study Says

Providing appropriate treatment methods to HIV-positive women during pregnancy can prevent nearly all risk of mother-to-child transmission of the virus, according to a study published online Wednesday in the journal AIDS , the PA/Google.com ... Read more »

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Birth mother is HIV+

We have been chosen by a HIV+ birth mother to adopt her baby. She has been on AZT since 30 weeks (she is now 32 weeks pregnant). We have three children also. What are the chances of the baby getting HIV/AIDS. What are the risks for our other...

Response from Katherine Luzuriaga, M.D.

University of Massachusetts, Medical School

In the absence of antiretroviral therapy, 25-30 % (that is, 25-30 out of 100) women will transmit the virus to their baby. The risk of transmission is affected by many factors, but the most important are maternal viral load and maternal therapy.... Read more »

HIV risk from eating after-birth/placenta

Hi Dr. Bob,This question may sound odd/gross -- although some people do engage in this practice after the birth of a child -- would there be any risk of HIV transmission from eating the after-birth/placenta from an HIV positive mother?Thank you for...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi.Eating the afterbirth/placenta? Ick, I find this topic to be, uh, distasteful! It is true animals eat their placenta. This is primarily for nutrition and the hormonal content of the tissue. Relatively few humans engage in... Read more »

SAFE CHILD BIRTH .

IS IT POSSIBLE FOR A HIV POSITIVE MALE AND NEGATIVE FEMALE TO MEET AND HAVE CHILDREN WHO WILL BE UNINFECTED? IF YES, PLEASE WHAT ARE THE METHODS THROUGH WHICH THIS WILL BE A SUCCESS...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Yes. As is the case for so many of the questions cramming their way into my inbox, the information you request was already waiting for you in the archives of this forum. See below for a sample.Good luck!Dr. BobPregnancy and Sperm Washing... Read more »

please is he at risk (MOTHER'S PROBLEM NOT CHILD'S, IRRATIONAL FEAR, 2010)

please i've wrote yoy b4 i would love to get an answer from dr bob, i'm a mother of 2 3and a half and 1 week old. my oldest son was doing some pipi accidents at school so i was asking him questions, i'm always worried about somebody...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Your son does not have a problem, but you certainly do. No one is poking syringes into toddlers in preschool. Your fears are totally irrational. That you had your son HIV tested for such nonsense is very concerning, as you put him through a... Read more »

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hiv+ Moms w/child

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hello,
What medication has the dr put you on? How do you feel? Do you take your medication regularly? How much risk is there in having a baby?
I like to thank you all for your replys in advance!!

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HIV & Child Custody

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

Does anyone know the laws regarding hiv and child custody? My ex is saying she is too afraid to let me have my kids unsupervised. That I might have a blood accident or something and not tell her or not protect them. She said that because I am... Read more »

I'm an HIV mother looking for friends

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Hi there,
I'm an HIV mother looking for friends to share thoughts, stories and encouragement with. Why don't you contact me.

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Young Mother of divorced hiv positive dad

Posted by Anonymous, 7 Replies

Wow, I just read all the posts and I am sorry about all the problems that have arised. I did not mean to stir people so much. What I was looking for was a way to educate myself other than the internet and chat rooms so I could feel comfortable, for... Read more »

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