Module

Management of Pregnancy in HIV-Infected Women

Source: HIV/AIDS Annual Update 2007

Management of Pregnancy in HIV-Infected Women

Faculty:
Kathleen E. Squires, MD

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 08/06/07

Expiration Date: 08/05/08

Physicians: maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

Registered Nurses: 0.5 Nursing CE credit

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Discuss information from the US Department of Health and Human Services perinatal treatment guidelines on counseling and care of HIV-infected women of child-bearing potential
Describe approaches to conception for HIV-concordant and HIV-discordant couples
Identify preferred antiretroviral agents for use during pregnancy

Topics covered include:

Introduction
Reproductive Health Issues in HIV-Infected Women
Methods of Conception in HIV-Infected Patients
Effects of Pregnancy on HIV Infection
Effects of HIV Infection on Pregnancy
Strategies for Prevention of Perinatal Transmission
Use of Antiretroviral Therapy in Pregnancy
Summary: Implications for Clinical Practice

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