Reducing perinatal transmission of HIV: Early diagnosis and interventions during pregnancy

Authors
Stein, E Handelsman, E Matthews, R
Citation
E. Stein et al., Reducing perinatal transmission of HIV: Early diagnosis and interventions during pregnancy, J MIDWIFE W, 45(2), 2000, pp. 122-129
Citations number
21
Categorie Soggetti
Public Health & Health Care Science
Journal title
JOURNAL OF MIDWIFERY & WOMENS HEALTH
ISSN journal
15269523 → ACNP
Volume
45
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
122 - 129
Database
ISI
SICI code
1526-9523(200003/04)45:2<122:RPTOHE>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
This article reviews the New York State regulations regarding expedited tes ting of newborns for exposure to HIV. Included is a review of statistics as well as the medical and obstetric management of HIV positive pregnant wome n, including route of delivery. The professional responsibility of midwives , physicians, and other clinicians regarding maternal and neonatal health c are is emphasized, especially in states without expedited testing. (C) 2000 by the American College of Nurse-Midwives.