HIV Testing and Pregnancy Those pregnant women who suspect that they might be HIV positive should undergo testing in order to find what way could help her protect her health and decrease the possibility of “mother-to- child transmission of HIV”(Aids Info). If the mother is sure that she is infected with HIV, she can seek a health provider who will help her find the best way to protect the baby and recommend her the most suitable mediations. There are two ways that the pregnant women can be tested: opt-in or opt- out testing. The different between these methods is that when the woman wants to undergo opt in testing, she must be asked first and agree with that and sign the form. The other testing, opt- out, testing is automatical and is highly recommended to all pregnant women; however, women can refuse it and sign a
HIV Testing and Pregnancy Those pregnant women who suspect that they might be HIV positive should undergo testing in order to find what way could help her protect her health and decrease the possibility of “mother-to- child transmission of HIV”(Aids Info). If the mother is sure that she is infected with HIV, she can seek a health provider who will help her find the best way to protect the baby and recommend her the most suitable mediations. There are two ways that the pregnant women can be tested: opt-in or opt- out testing. The different between these methods is that when the woman wants to undergo opt in testing, she must be asked first and agree with that and sign the form. The other testing, opt- out, testing is automatical and is highly recommended to all pregnant women; however, women can refuse it and sign a