Special Considerations in the Management of Women With HIV, Including Management of Conception and Pregnancy
Summary
- Women should continue their oral ART regimen as prescribed before and during labor and delivery (Management Guidelines)[DHHS Perinatal]
- The decision of whether to add intrapartum IV zidovudine should be based on maternal ART, HIV-1 RNA level, and adherence
- Women with HIV who present to labor and delivery who are not receiving ART, or women who have a positive rapid HIV test at labor and delivery, should initiate IV zidovudine as soon as possible and undergo Cesarean section delivery[DHHS Perinatal]
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