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Living With Hiv As A Mother
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Ask the Experts
influences in HIV mothers' lives - their feelingsWhat do the other influences in the HIV positive mothers' lives generally have to say about her decision to breastfeed her baby or not?...
Response from Brooks Jackson, M.D.
Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine
Other influences include convenience, attitudes of husband relatives and friends, availability of clean water, cost of formula, cost of heating the formula, and disease stage of the mother.BJ...
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My mother has HIVAbout a year ago my mother sat us down and said she had HIV. She's had it for 12 years now. I... Read more »hiv transmission through mothers milk to others through babyDear Mr Kull,Please help me with the following situation. Recently a 9 month old baby of one of the... Read more »
Articles
Anxiety/Stress Among Mothers Living With HIV: Effects on Parenting Skills and Child OutcomesIn their introduction the authors noted, "Parental HIV infection has been associated with negative outcomes for children, and parenting skills appear to be one mechanism operating in that association." The current study examines the relations... Read more »
Mothers Living With HIV: Setting Personal Goals and Improving Family LifeMany mothers with adolescent children find managing their families to be challenging, and, at times, even difficult and frustrating. Yet adolescent children need support and guidance in the final period before they go out on their own. Mothers... Read more »
Open Letter to Margaret Chan/WHO to Save Mothers' LivesDear Community Colleagues, HIV/AIDS physicians and advocates around the world call on the Director General of the World Health Organization, Dr. Margaret Chan, to revise WHO guidelines to save the lives of women. We call on Dr. Chan and the WHO to... Read more »
Delaware: Mother Teresa House Offers Housing for People With HIV/AIDSThe newly opened Mother Teresa House at North Church Street offers independent living in a residential setting for people with HIV/AIDS. More than 80 people attended the Aug. 22 dedication of the 5,723-square-foot home, including Rep. John Carney... Read more »
Connect With Others
Mothers with HIV?
Posted by Anonymous
My name is Alysse and I am a senior at Tufts University. I am presently researching the lives of mothers with HIV, and am interested in conducting interviews. If you are a mother with HIV who would not mind sharing her views, please email me....
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mother of 6 with HIV
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
A Mother With HIV I'm a mother of 6. I found out I was HIV infected about 9 years ago. It was hard for me at first, but this is my story. When I first found out about this disease(On Valentinres Day,1989) I was devistated! I went home from the Drs.... 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. Read more » How I live with HIV
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
When I found out that I was HIV, in July 2001. I wantn't to kill myself. Now I belong with Friends for Life, in Vancouver BC. If you would like more info about this warm and caring place. OR Tell me how you deal with HIV when you first found out,... Read more »
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