Pregnancy & HIV/AIDS

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TheBody.com's Spotlight Series: Pregnancy & HIV

Brooke was diagnosed HIV positive in January 2010 -- two months married and 11 weeks pregnant with her first baby -- and has already begun to educate others about HIV.

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The End of My Pregnancy Journey: A Blog Entry by Teniecka Drake (March 1, 2013)
It has been about four weeks since I gave birth to my beautiful angel. Her name is Matasha and she is just a cutie baby girl. I wanted to give as much information as possible on what happened before delivery, during delivery, and after.
From TheBody.com
Guide to HIV, Pregnancy and Women's Health (March 2013)
To read PDF, click here.
From HIV i-Base
HIV Among Pregnant Women, Infants and Children in the United States (February 12, 2013)
From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Can HIV-Positive People Have Babies? 7 Myths About Pregnancy and HIV/AIDS (January 8, 2013)
From TheBody.com
Pregnancy and HIV (November 30, 2012)
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From AIDS InfoNet
12 Questions About HIV Treatment and Care in Pregnancy (November 29, 2012)
From TheBody.com
Paying for Your Pregnancy: Resources for Expectant Moms Living With HIV in the U.S. (November 17, 2012)
From TheBody.com
Getting Pregnant: HIV-Positive Single Man or HIV-Positive Man in Same-Sex Relationship (Serodiscordant or Seroconcordant) (October 2012)
From The Well Project
HIV and Getting Pregnant (October 2012)
From The Well Project
Pregnancy and HIV (October 2012)
From The Well Project

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News & Updates

Reaching Undetectable While Pregnant (April 17, 2013)
From TheBody.com
HIV Among Pregnant Women, Infants and Children in the United States (February 12, 2013)
From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Toronto Program Focuses on Pregnant HIV-Positive Women (January 8, 2013)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus Vows to Continue Fight Against Mother-to-Child-HIV-Transmission (May 11, 2012)
From AIDS United
Integration of Family Planning, HIV Programs "Makes Sense" (December 6, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
More Than 50 Percent of Women Living With HIV Have Never Discussed Fears and Pregnancy Issues With Their Docs (May 27, 2011)
In The AIDS Beacon
Atazanavir Use During Pregnancy (March/April 2011)
To read PDF, click here.
In HIV Treatment Bulletin, from HIV i-Base
Generic Drug Maker Receives FDA, PEPFAR Approval for Drug to Treat HIV-Positive Children (March 14, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
FDA Approves Reyataz Labeling Update for Pregnant Women (February 16, 2011)
From Test Positive Aware Network
International AIDS Society (IAS) Emphasizes Universal Access to HIV Prevention, Treatment and Care as a Prerequisite for Improving Maternal and Child Health (September 28, 2010)
From International AIDS Society

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Viewpoints

Option B+ Gaining Momentum Worldwide, U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator Says (May 13, 2013)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Reaching Undetectable While Pregnant (April 17, 2013)
From TheBody.com
Opinion: "Many Challenges Exist to Delivering Proven Interventions for Preventing Pediatric HIV Infections" (March 11, 2013)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
New York Times Editorial: "Prevention Remains Best Method to Stop Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission" (March 5, 2013)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
37 Weeks: Baby Coming in 4 Days! A Blog Entry by Teniecka Drake (January 25, 2013)
"I have chosen that this will be my very last child. I've opted to have a tubal ligation procedure done at the time of my C-section. For me it is a bittersweet moment."
From TheBody.com
31 Weeks Pregnant and Climbing: A Blog Entry by Teniecka Drake (December 22, 2012)
"I did have an ultrasound in the very beginning of December. I finally know what I am having now. We are going to have another little girl!!!"
From TheBody.com
Opinion: International Community Must Keep Fighting to End Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission (December 17, 2012)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Pregnancy at 23 Weeks! A Blog Entry by Teniecka Drake (October 22, 2012)
"The baby will be here in four months which is coming up pretty quickly. For me the pregnancy will be quick since I missed most of my first trimester not knowing I was pregnant."
From TheBody.com
That's the Way of the World: A Blog Entry by Reggie Smith (September 21, 2012)
"Having HIV should not deprive anyone of having the experience of parenthood. The fear of dying before your child was grown used to be an overwhelming consideration. I'm glad I lived long enough to see my six grandchildren."
From TheBody.com
Expecting Number Four! A Blog Entry by Teniecka Drake (September 18, 2012)
"Of course, having gone through this three times previously I should know what to expect, right? Wrong!"
From TheBody.com

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