The provision of support and strength to individuals, couples, families or groups by, competent persons, to help them cope with the knowledge that they are infected or affected by HIV. It is an ongoing process that allows the individuals to develop a sense of responsibility in meeting challenges posed by their infection. Counseling should also [...]
When a pregnant HIV-infected woman receives good medical care early and takes antiviral medications regularly during her pregnancy, the chance that she will pass HIV to her unborn baby is dramatically reduced.
It is important that any pregnant woman who knows she is HIV-positive start prenatal care as soon as possible to take full advantage of such [...]
Every pregnant woman should be tested for HIV to have a better chance of preventing transmission to her unborn child.
If a woman knows she is HIV-infected and already has children, it is recommended that all of her children be tested for HIV. Even if she has older children and they seem healthy, they could still [...]