HIV/AIDS Education, Counseling, and Testing for Pregnant Women
Guidance for : The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recently issued a joint statement that recommends an aggressive strategy to ensure that all pregnant women receive HIV education and counseling as part of their regular prenatal care. The joint statement also recommends HIV testing of consenting pregnant women in light of the availability of treatments that significantly reduce HIV transmission from mother to infant, and to protect the health of the newborn
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: September 10, 1995
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