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HIV In Pregnancy and Childbirth

  • 2nd Edition - July 3, 2003
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Jane Kennedy
  • Language: English

All those involved in maternity care need to be aware of the issues women face when considering HIV and pregnancy. Since the first reported cases of AIDS two decades ago there has… Read more

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All those involved in maternity care need to be aware of the issues women face when considering HIV and pregnancy. Since the first reported cases of AIDS two decades ago there has been much research into the HIV virus, and attitudes have changed as knowledge has increased. Today, a much better understanding of HIV and related AIDS conditions has enabled the midwife to apply evidence-based guidelines to everyday practice. It is essential that midwives are aware of the most up-to-date research findings so that they can ensure they offer their clients the best possible care during pregnancy and childbirth.

HIV in Pregnancy and Childbirth takes a comprehensive look at the subject in a practical manner, covering epidemiology, transmission, the disease progress and the provision of holistic pregnancy care. Fully referenced with useful appendices and website addresses, this is an essential purchase for all healthcare professionals.

Key features

  • An exploration of the latest research into the HIV virus focussing on issues specifically relevant to pregnant women and the newborn
  • Written by a midwife who specialises in counselling HIV-positive women, this book deals with the issues midwives are most likely to encounter in practice
  • Discusses the latest findings on breastfeeding and routes of transmission of the virus
  • Includes guidelines and recommendations for the management of infected healthcare workers

    • Readership

    Students and practitioners of midwifery

    Table of contents

    1 The Virus

    2 Global epidemiology

    3 The course of HIV disease

    4 Transmission of HIV to mother and child

    5 Laboratory testing for HIV infection

    6 Testing for HIV infection for the childbearing woman

    7 Care during pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period

    8 Care of the infant

    9 Health care workers and HIV infection

    10 Personal perspectives
    References
    Appendices
    Index

    Review quotes

    ""The style of writing is user friendly and the summaries presented at the end of each chapter help the reader understand the subjects tackled and identifies the key issues."" Alice Darkoa Asare-Allotey, Midwifery, June 2004

    Product details

    • Edition: 2
    • Latest edition
    • Published: August 25, 2003
    • Language: English

    About the author

    JK

    Jane Kennedy

    Affiliations and expertise
    Midwife and HIV Counsellor, St Thomas' Hospital, King's Healthcare Trust, London, UK