Abstract
This presentation will review preconception counseling, testing, assessment, and therapy of both the mother's and newborn's HIV. Additionally, aspects of medical care prior to, throughout, and post-hospitalization of the mother's and newborn's HIV will be discussed. Lastly, the importance of continuation of care post hospitalization with an emphasis on adherence to medical care, issues associated with breastfeeding & pre-mastication, will be assessed.
Proposal Summary
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Relevance And Significance
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Session Format
Presentation Session
Publication Type and Release Option
Presentation (Open Access)
Recommended Citation
Felzien, Gregory S. MD AAHIVS, "HIV/AIDS: Pregnancy & the Newborn" (2018). 9th Annual Rural HIV Research and Training Conference (2014-2019). 11.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/ruralhiv/2018/2018/11
HIV/AIDS: Pregnancy & the Newborn
This presentation will review preconception counseling, testing, assessment, and therapy of both the mother's and newborn's HIV. Additionally, aspects of medical care prior to, throughout, and post-hospitalization of the mother's and newborn's HIV will be discussed. Lastly, the importance of continuation of care post hospitalization with an emphasis on adherence to medical care, issues associated with breastfeeding & pre-mastication, will be assessed.
