In recent years, there has been increase in live expectancy of person infected with HIV due to availability of highly effective antiretroviral therapy. Also, there are evidence that maternal to fetal transmission of HIV can be decreased to minimum if proper antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum measures are taken. Therefore it is not uncommon to find HIV infected women who opt for pregnancy. Unless we adhere to set protocols, we are bound the increase further complication in the baby.
Hence, we should be cognizant of the current status of treatment in this subset of patients. The management of the pregnant woman with HIV infection has evolved significantly over the past 25 years in light of advancements in drug development and a greater understanding of the prevention of perinatal HIV transmission. Pregnancy complicated with HIV requires a multidisciplinary team approach, with the…
