Childbirth Education for the HIV-Positive Woman.
Pregnant HIV-positive women have unique education needs during the perinatal period. HIV-positive women need information regarding the differences in recommended care they can expect to experience both for themselves and their newborn. Differences in recommended care are related to minimizing transmission of the HIV virus. This article discusses the unique educational content needs of HIV-positive pregnant women. Providing women with appropriate information about what their labor and delivery experiences will entail can help them make decisions and promote a positive birth experience.
Montgomery
Kristen S
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K risten M ontgomery is an assistant professor in the College of Nursing at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina.