What Every Pregnant Woman Should Know about HIV and AIDS

Are you pregnant or
do you think you may
be pregnant?
If so, this pamphlet is for you.
There are some things you can do
to help your baby be born healthy.
It is important to visit a doctor or
clinic as early in your pregnancy as
possible. As part of your normal
prenatal care, your doctor will give
you several tests to ensure your
health and the health of your
baby. These tests include blood
type, Rh factor, iron level and
other tests to see if you will need
special care for any medical
problems you might have. As a
part of your routine care you
should also have a confidential
HIV test. However, it is even better
if you know if you're infected with
HIV before you get pregnant, since
early treatment could help you
and your baby.