Abstract
Primary care for women with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease is appropriately provided by nurse-midwives within a well-coordinated system of medical consultation and referral. The issues of access to care, partner notification, reproductive choice, and breast-feeding are discussed. The nature of the collaborative management of HIV in pregnancy is explained. Management issues include the effects of HIV infection and pregnancy upon each other, perinatal transmission risks and postpartum needs, family planning, and gynecologic needs. Clinical care guidelines are included.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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Adaptation, Psychological
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Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use
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Breast Feeding
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Choice Behavior
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Clinical Protocols / standards
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Contact Tracing
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Female
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HIV Infections / nursing*
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HIV Infections / prevention & control
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HIV Infections / psychology
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Health Services Accessibility / standards
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Humans
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Maternal-Child Nursing / methods*
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Nurse Midwives / standards*
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Patient Care Planning
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Pregnancy
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Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / nursing*
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Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / prevention & control
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Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / psychology
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Sex Counseling