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HIV in pregnancy.

L Feinkind1, H L Minkoff

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, State University of New York, Brooklyn.

Clinics in Perinatology
|June 1, 1988
PubMed
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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is increasingly diagnosed in pregnant women. Obstetricians need to prepare for the medical, ethical, and social challenges of managing HIV during pregnancy.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Rising incidence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) among women of childbearing age.
  • Implementation of federally recommended HIV testing programs during pregnancy.
  • Increasing identification of HIV-infected pregnant individuals by obstetricians.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the growing need for obstetricians to be prepared for HIV in pregnancy.
  • To outline the multifaceted challenges associated with HIV-positive pregnancies.
  • To emphasize the importance of addressing social, ethical, and medical aspects.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current trends in HIV infection among pregnant women.
  • Analysis of the implications of universal HIV screening in obstetric practice.

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  • Discussion of the evolving role of obstetricians in managing HIV-positive pregnancies.

    • Main Results:

    • Obstetricians will encounter more pregnant patients with HIV due to recommended testing.
    • A comprehensive understanding of HIV management in pregnancy is becoming essential.
    • The identification of HIV necessitates a proactive approach from healthcare providers.

    Conclusions:

    • Obstetricians must be equipped to handle the complexities of HIV infection in pregnancy.
    • Preparation involves addressing social, ethical, and medical dilemmas.
    • Proactive management is crucial for the well-being of both mother and child.