Maternity Hiv In Pregnant Women

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Harare, Zimbabwe, Maternity Clinics Reportedly Conducting Compulsory HIV/AIDS Tests on Pregnant Women

"In a move that is likely to raise the ire of HIV/AIDS activists, maternity clinics in [Harare] are conducting compulsory HIV/AIDS tests on pregnant women before they can register for delivery," the Zimbabwean reports, adding, "Scores of pregnant... Read more »

Integrating Rapid Syphilis and HIV Testing for Pregnant Women Could Reduce Maternal, Child Morbidity and Mortality

"A study conducted in Uganda and Zambia by the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) found high rates of syphilis and HIV co-infection among pregnant women in both countries," but showed that "integrating rapid syphilis screening and... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Unique Maternity Program Takes Care of HIV-Positive Women Having Babies

The Canadian Pediatric AIDS Research Group reports that 150 to 175 babies are born to HIV-positive mothers in Canada each year. Proper treatment can reduce a mother's chance of transmitting the virus from 30 percent to less than 1 percent. Yet fear... Read more »

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Maternal hiv antibodies in the baby

Can maternal HIV antibodies protect her baby? If not why not?...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

Yes, to an extent, but pregnant women with detectable viral loads can also pass the virus to the fetus during pregnancy, at the time of delivery or during breast feeding.... Read more »

hiv+hpv and maternity

dear judithi am a 38 year old women hiv+por the last 20 years i am taking abacavir+lamivudina+nelfinavir for the last 4 years my cd4 count is 300 and my viral load is less than 50 copies .10 years ago i was diagnose with hpv in the cervix i had a...

Response from Judith A. Aberg, M.D.

Washington University, St. Louis School of Medicine

HPV or human papilloma virus is a virus that is sexually transmitted and is associated with genital warts and cervical cancer. I am glad to hear that you have had such good follow up by your gynecologist.You need to ask your gynecologist about your... Read more »

HIV pos. and neg. pregnant women, any difference?

I want to know during pregnancy, will a hiv+ woman experience problems other women don't have? like recurrent yeast infection, etc?...

Response from Katherine Luzuriaga, M.D.

University of Massachusetts, Medical School

As is the case in non-pregnant women, the incidence of HIV-related signs and symptoms during pregnancy correlates with HIV disease status (viral load and CD4+ T cell count). Antiretroviral therapy is thus recommended to optimize maternal health ,... Read more »

What is the mode of maternal transmission to her fetus?

What is the mode of maternal transmission of HIV to her infant? Does HIV cross the placental barrier or does transmission occur during the trauma of the birth process? If it occurs from birth trauma, would C-section be of benefit in reducing...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question.An infected mother can transmit the virus to her baby one of three ways. First is during pregnancy itself, since the virus can pass through theplacenta, and go directly into the fetus. Second, transmission could... Read more »

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where to find a hiv specialist for pregnant women in Atlanta area

Posted by nandi26, 1 Reply

Im looking for phone numbers of doctors or institutions in the Atlanta area that treat pregnant hiv women. thank you. Read more »

Hiv + & pregnant

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

I have recently found out that I am pregnant. I am on meds (Viracept, Epivar & Zerit) which have been an absolute blessing. Viral load has been undetectable for years and CD4 is above 1100. I have been pos. since 1994. Since the pregnancy I have... 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 »

+ and pregnant

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Hi! everyone I really confused and don't know what to do at this point I just found out that I'am Positive and I need help I found out 2 weeks ago when i went for an appt for pre-natal care yes, i'm also pregnant i would like to know where can i get... Read more »

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