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REDUCING PERINATAL TRANSMISSION OF HIV: EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND INTERVENTIONS DURING PREGNANCY
Author(s) -
Stein Elizabeth,
Handelsman Edward,
Matthews Roland
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
the journal of midwifery and womens health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.543
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1542-2011
pISSN - 1526-9523
DOI - 10.1016/s1526-9523(00)00005-2
Subject(s) - medicine , psychological intervention , pregnancy , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , obstetrics , family medicine , transmission (telecommunications) , nursing , genetics , electrical engineering , biology , engineering
This article reviews the New York State regulations regarding expedited testing of newborns for exposure to HIV. Included is a review of statistics as well as the medical and obstetric management of HIV positive pregnant women, including route of delivery. The professional responsibility of midwives, physicians, and other clinicians regarding maternal and neonatal health care is emphasized, especially in states without expedited testing.